Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Crest, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Crest

$2,245/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Crest is $2,245 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crest

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crest rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 14% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Crest run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,145

7%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,850

4%

44%

4 bedroom

$4,200

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

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$2,245
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,000
increased by208%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crest, CA is 63% lower than the median rent in Borrego Springs, CA.

Discover rentals in Crest, CA

330 Lento Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Crest

Charming El Cajon Home with Modern Upgrades

330 Lento Ln, Crest, CA 92021

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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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 $2,245 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crest?

Average rent prices in Crest have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Crest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crest is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Crest offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 100% of available listings welcome pet companions. This universal pet-friendly approach means you won't need to compromise on your housing choice based on pet policies.

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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