Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Crest, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Crest

$2,325/mo

decreased by45%

vs previous year

The average rent in Crest is $2,325 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $385 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crest

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crest rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Crest, CA

Average rent prices in Crest have decreased by 47% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Crest, CA

Rent prices in Crest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Crest is $1,995, whereas a house costs $4,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Crest run $1,851 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,545

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,150

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,198

20%

50%

4 bedroom

$6,150

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,198

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,150

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Crest, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Crest, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Crest and Borrego Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Crest

Median rent price$2,325
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$7,000
increased by261%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crest, CA is 67% lower than the median rent in Borrego Springs, CA.

Discover rentals in Crest, CA

198 Highline Trl #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Crest

Studio

198 Highline Trl #3, Crest, CA 92021

Studio

1 bath

$1,640

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

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Frequently asked questions for Crest, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Crest rental market.

How much is rent in Crest?

The average rent in Crest is $2,325 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crest?

Average rent prices in Crest have decreased by 47% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.

How does Crest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crest is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crest?

To comfortably afford rent in Crest, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Crest?

Based on our current listings, all rental properties in Crest welcome pets, with 100% of the roughly 4 available apartments each month accommodating furry companions.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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