
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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520 Commercial Ave

Larkspur Village

737 E St

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430 W Haloid Ave, Unit B

741 S Allen St

529 W Church Ave

413 S Richmond Rd
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421 S Richmond Rd

1008 W Atkins Ave

833 N Sanders St

Desert Oasis

1005 W Alene Ave

426 W Moyer Ave

139 S Norma St

135 S Norma St
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Norma Street Apartments

736 S Norma St

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424 W Wilson Ave

345 E Wilson Ave

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332 N Alvord St

Ridgecrest Senior Apartments

235 W Robertson Rd

213 Panamint Ave
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The Ridge I Apartments

601 E Ridgecrest Blvd

Rick Court Apartments

121 Parkview Dr

940 W Graaf Ave

509 Sahara Dr

437 Oasis Dr

707 S Norma St
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Ridgecrest Landing Apartment Homes

2542 Main St

29255 Old Hwy 58
Ridgecrest, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridgecrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ridgecrest Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $685 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Ridgecrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $725 | $2,200 |
| Cheap Ridgecrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $754 | $1,850 |
| Cheap Ridgecrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $1,100 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ridgecrest | $1,445 | $685 | 70 |
| Ridgecrest Boulevard | $1,445 | $685 | 61 |
| Southeast Ridgecrest | $1,445 | $685 | 65 |
| Southwest Ridgecrest | $1,445 | $685 | 64 |
Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgecrest, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Larkspur Village in the Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $754. The Ridge I Apartments in the Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Village | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $754 |
| The Ridge I Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $818 |
| Desert Oasis | MOVE IN TODAY – 1 BEDROOM DEAL! $100 OFF Monthl... | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Norma Street Apartments | Norma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent... | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Hacienda Court Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
| Village Retreat | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA
As of July 11, 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 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 Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Court Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Ridge I Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 332 N Alvord St | 332 N Alvord St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 704 N Florence St, Unit C | 704 N Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Larkspur Village | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 424 W Wilson Ave | 424 W Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Norma Street Apartments | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Desert Oasis | MOVE IN TODAY – 1 BEDROOM DEAL! $100 OFF Monthl... | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Village Retreat | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
| 430 W Haloid Ave, Unit Unit B | 430 W Haloid Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ridgecrest is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?
The cheapest apartment in Ridgecrest is Desert Oasis which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Ridgecrest costs $1,445.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgecrest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Ridgecrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ridgecrest?
Cheap apartments in Ridgecrest have an average cost of $175 which is $1,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.
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