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California City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Desert Oasis Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $945. Norma Street in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norma Street$99 Move-in special *oac*Studio,1BA$995
Maison's Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,346
Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Premier of West Lancaster1x1_6001BR,1BA$1,500
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,515
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,541
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the California City area is the $1.65 price per square foot Three Beds Two Baths Model at Arbor on Date in the in the Westview Estates neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value California City apartment is the Plan A Model at Crossings at Rosamond starting at $2,395 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the El Dorado Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.65
Crossings at RosamondPlan A2BR,2BA$2.20
Woodlands West Townhomes2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Sienna HeightsTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.77
Norma Street3+23BR,2BA$1.78
10730 Garibaldi Dr, Unit A10730 Garibaldi Dr2BR,1BA$1.34
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$1.96
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52

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Getting Around California City, CA

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California City Apartment is $945 at Desert Oasis Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California City is starting from $1,245 at Desert Oasis Apartments.

What is the most affordable California City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Desert Oasis Apartments and starts from $1,445.

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