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property at 741 S Allen St

$900 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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741 S Allen St

RidgecrestCA93555
property at 332 N Alvord St

$950 - $1,100

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332 N Alvord St

RidgecrestCA93555

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property at 405 S Richmond Rd

$1,199

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$1,199
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$1,199

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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405 S Richmond Rd

RidgecrestCA93555

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Ridgecrest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2026

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
Ridgecrest Boulevard$1,880$65028
Northwest Ridgecrest$1,887$65029
Southeast Ridgecrest$1,887$65035
Southwest Ridgecrest$1,887$65033

Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgecrest, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Ridge I Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $818. Desert Oasis in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$818
Desert OasisSpecial: ONLY $500 Deposit & 50% Off First Mont...1BR,1BA$945
Norma Street ApartmentsNorma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent...Studio,1BA$995
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,149
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,295
Village RetreatStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Model at Hacienda Court Apartments in the in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at The Ridge I Apartments starting at $818 with a $0.80 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.
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.21
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.80
132 W Church Ave, Unit 132B132 W Church Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
345 S Sunset St, Unit C345 S Sunset St2BR,1BA$1.29
Norma Street Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1.82
Desert OasisSpecial: ONLY $500 Deposit & 50% Off First Mont...1BR,1BA$1.52
Village RetreatStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00
516 W Atkins Ave, Unit A516 W Atkins Ave1BR,1BA$1.61
430 W Haloid Ave, Unit B430 W Haloid AveStudio ,1BA$3.20

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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 Apartments 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.

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 $1,149 at Larkspur Village.

What is the most affordable Ridgecrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ridgecrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ridge I Apartments and starts from $818.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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