Cheap Apartments for Rent in California City, CA from $700 (48 Rentals)

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$1,399

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

7819 Walpole Ave, Unit 7819, Unit 7819

7819 Walpole Ave
California CityCA93505
property at 6833 Rea Ave

$1,425

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

6833 Rea Ave

California CityCA93505

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Copper Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Square

45431 30th St WLancaster, CA 93536
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Downtown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Apartments

44918 Fern AveLancaster, CA 93534
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Square

43336 N Gadsden AveLancaster, CA 93534
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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 Studio unit found at Norma Street Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $995. Desert Oasis in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norma Street ApartmentsNorma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent...Studio,1BA$995
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Large1BR,1BA$995
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,085
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,088
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,295
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$1,400
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,425
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1,495
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the California City area is the $1.60 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 Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Larkspur Village starting at $1,085 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest 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$1.60
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.21
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.72
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
26946 Prospect St2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
Desert Oasis2+1 Down2BR,1BA$1.51
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $995 at Desert Oasis.

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.

What is the most affordable California City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Larkspur Village and starts from $1,085.

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