Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ridgecrest, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ridgecrest Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Ridgecrest$1,445$42552
Ridgecrest Boulevard$1,445$42550
Southeast Ridgecrest$1,445$42553
Southwest Ridgecrest$1,445$42554

Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norma StreetReduced Deposit *oac*Studio,1BA$995
Village RetreatStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.24 price per square foot 932 Perdew Ave Model at 932 Perdew Ave, Unit B in the in the Northwest Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 2+2 Model at Norma Street starting at $1,550 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
932 Perdew Ave, Unit B932 Perdew Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
Norma Street2+22BR,2BA$1.82
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52
Village RetreatStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgecrest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgecrest is at Norma Street listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgecrest Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Ridgecrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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