Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Ridgecrest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ridgecrest, CA rent rose 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,325/month. Renters today are paying $125 more per month on average than last year, continuing the market's upward trend since early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Ridgecrest is 30.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market for those priced out of larger metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 85 units.
Price ranges
In Ridgecrest, studio units rent for a median of $1,148/month, while 1-bedroom units are lower at $945/month and 4+ bedroom units reach $1,875/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Ridgecrest
$1,325/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Ridgecrest is $1,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ridgecrest
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ridgecrest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ridgecrest, CA
Average rent prices in Ridgecrest have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,712. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgecrest run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,147 | No Change | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $945 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 10% |
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 | 5% | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | 35% | |
Houses | $1,712 | 3% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,147
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
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 year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
35%
Houses
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
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
30%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.
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5%Discover rentals in Ridgecrest, CA
3d ago
401 Oasis Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
512 W Atkins Ave Apt A #Apt A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4 beds
4 baths
$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
121 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
401 Cisco St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3 beds
1 bath
$818–$940
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
825 N Downs St #CD, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
235 W Robertson Rd #C, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
919 N Heritage Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ridgecrest
1600 N Sierra View St #A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
214 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
2d ago
House for rent in Ridgecrest
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
401 Oasis Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
121 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
632 Commercial Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ridgecrest
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
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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 $1,325 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ridgecrest?
Average rent prices in Ridgecrest have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Ridgecrest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ridgecrest is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ridgecrest?
November offers the lowest rents in Ridgecrest, with approximately 12% savings compared to June when rents peak, making fall the best time for apartment hunting.
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).