Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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435 Rick Ct #I

405 Rick CtRidgecrest, CA 93555

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

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
Ridgecrest Boulevard$2,100$95012
Northwest Ridgecrest$2,150$95015
Southeast Ridgecrest$2,150$95018
Southwest Ridgecrest$2,150$95018

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 Street$99 Move-in special *oac*Studio,1BA$995
Village RetreatStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $2.28 price per square foot 132 W Church Ave Model at 132 W Church Ave, Unit 132B in the in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the 3+2 Model at Norma Street starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 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.
132 W Church Ave, Unit 132B132 W Church Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
Norma Street3+23BR,2BA$1.78
409 S Sunset St, Unit B409 S Sunset St2BR,1BA$1.33
1133 W Mariposa Ave, Unit B1133 W Mariposa Ave2BR,1BA$1.74
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52
Village RetreatStudioStudio ,1BA$4.00

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Getting Around Ridgecrest, CA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments

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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