Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Ridgecrest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ridgecrest, CA rent slipped 11.1% year over year to a current median of $1,200/month. Month-to-month rent also fell 3.6%, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,350/month reached a year ago.
Compared to national trends
Ridgecrest's median rent is 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a total of 100 rentals in its rental market.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $770/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,435/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,865/month, covering multiple bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Ridgecrest
$1,200/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Ridgecrest is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ridgecrest
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ridgecrest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ridgecrest, CA
Average rent prices in Ridgecrest have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Ridgecrest, CA
Rent prices in Ridgecrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ridgecrest is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgecrest run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $770 | 10% |  32% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,435 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,865 | 3% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ridgecrest, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $1,550 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ridgecrest, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ridgecrest and Bakersfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ridgecrest
38%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.
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34%Discover rentals in Ridgecrest, CA
1d ago
401 Oasis Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
117B W Robertson Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
737 Commercial Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
401 Cisco St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3 beds
1 bath
$818–$940
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
825 N Downs St #CD, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Studio
0 baths
$3,237
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Feb 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 Oasis Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
21h ago
824 Capehart Ct, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 E Church Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
525 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,075
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ridgecrest, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ridgecrest rental market.
How much is rent in Ridgecrest?
The average rent in Ridgecrest is $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ridgecrest?
Average rent prices in Ridgecrest have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Ridgecrest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ridgecrest is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ridgecrest?
To comfortably afford rent in Ridgecrest, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest, California rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom units experienced notable growth with an 8.2% increase from the previous year, and two-bedroom apartments rose 4.7% year-over-year.
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).