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26938 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26938 Prospect St

26938 Prospect StBoron, CA 93516

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Downtown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Apartments

44918 Fern AveLancaster, CA 93534
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Lancaster Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Village

43862 15th St WLancaster, CA 93534
Senior Living
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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 StreetReduced Deposit *oac*Studio,1BA$995
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,085
Lancaster Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,420
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

As of September 08, 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 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$1.65
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.09
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.82
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Norma Street2+22BR,2BA$1.82
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$2.08
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$2.00
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
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 Larkspur Village and starts from $1,085.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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