Cheap Apartments for Rent in California City, CA from $850 (45 Rentals)

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9395 N Loop Blvd, Unit 9395A

9395 N Loop Blvd
California CityCA93505
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9817 N Loop Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

9817 N Loop Blvd

9817 N Loop BlvdCalifornia City, CA 93505
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NLO9957
2 Bedroom Apartments

NLO9957

9957 N Loop BlvdCalifornia City, CA 93505

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Desert Oasis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

238 N Gold Canyon StRidgecrest, CA 93555
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Downtown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Apartments

44918 Fern AveLancaster, CA 93534
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Copper Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Square

45431 30th St WLancaster, CA 93536
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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 Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $995. Sunrise Casitas in the Cooperstown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Sunrise CasitasStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$999
9817 N Loop Blvd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,075
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,088
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR, 2BA$1,126
Desert Oasis2+1 Down2BR, 1BA$1,245
NLO99572BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1,300
Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,300
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,445
Parkwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the California City area is the $1.50 price per square foot 9007 Columbine Ave Model at 9007 Columbine Ave starting from $1,800. The second greatest value California City apartment is the Three Beds Two Baths Model at Arbor on Date in the Westview Estates neighborhood starting at $1,811 with a $1.60 price per square foot. 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.
9007 Columbine Ave9007 Columbine Ave3BR, 1BA$1.50
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR, 2BA$1.60
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.63
NLO99572BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.31
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.27
Parkwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.62
Arbor Fields2x12BR, 1BA$1.72
9817 N Loop Blvd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$1.26
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 $1,088 at Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING.

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 $1,075 at 9817 N Loop Blvd.

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 $1,126.

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