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Ridgecrest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ridgecrest, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ridgecrest Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Ridgecrest$1,800$94543
Ridgecrest Boulevard$1,800$94543
Southeast Ridgecrest$1,800$94543
Southwest Ridgecrest$1,800$94544

Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgecrest, 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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norma Street2+22BR,2BA$1,550
Village RetreatStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.14 price per square foot 701 Commercial Ave Model at 701 Commercial Ave, Unit B in the in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 2+2 Model at Norma Street starting at $1,550 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 Commercial Ave, Unit B701 Commercial Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
Norma Street2+22BR,2BA$1.82
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52
Village RetreatStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgecrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Ridgecrest?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA with pricing that ranges from $945 to $2,200. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ridgecrest ranging from $639 to $97,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ridgecrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ridgecrest ranges from $639 to $97,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,315.

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