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Rental Market Trends in Ridgecrest, CA

What is the average rent in Ridgecrest, CA?

$1,103/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Ridgecrest, CA is $1,103 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Ridgecrest more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ridgecrest, you can expect to pay about $1,285 per month for a studio, $1,103 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,215 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,342 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,285/month
584 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,103/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,215/month
878 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,342/month
929 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,209/month
660 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,761/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,225/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ridgecrest, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ridgecrest, CA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ridgecrest, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ridgecrest, CA?

Because the average rent in Ridgecrest is $1,103, you’ll want to make about $3,676 per month or $44,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Ridgecrest, CA

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Apartment Averages

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Hacienda Court Apartments

Hacienda Court Apartments

150 Miguel St,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

1-2 Beds | $1,195 - $1,295

Norma Street Apts

Norma Street Apts

824 S Norma St,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Studio - 3 Beds | $995 - $1,650

Larkspur Village

Larkspur Village

340 S Downs St,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

2-3 Beds | $1,085 - $1,329

Village Retreat

Village Retreat

919 N Heritage Dr,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Studio - 1 Bed | $1,800 - $2,200

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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