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3400 15th St W
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3400 15th St WRosamond, CA 93560
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California City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Desert Oasis Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $945. Norma Street in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norma StreetStudioStudio,1BA$995
Cordova ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,183
Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,386
Premier of West Lancaster1x1_6001BR,1BA$1,500
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,550
Racquet Club Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH 562 sq. ft1BR,1BA$1,556
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,564
Montecito Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the California City area is the $1.65 price per square foot Three Beds Two Baths Model at Arbor on Date in the in the Westview Estates neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value California City apartment is the 3+2 Model at Norma Street starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.65
Norma Street3+23BR,2BA$1.78
Cordova ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.03
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Granada VillasTwo Bedroom One Bathroom A2BR,1BA$2.07
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$1.99
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$2.13
Parkwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52

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35 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in California City is at Norma Street listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California City Apartment is $945 at Desert Oasis Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California City is starting from $1,245 at Desert Oasis Apartments.

What is the most affordable California City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Desert Oasis Apartments and starts from $1,445.

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