Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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525RI
1 Bedroom Apartments

525RI

525 E Ridgecrest BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555

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Desert Oasis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

238 N Gold Canyon StRidgecrest, CA 93555
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228 S Gemstone St
2 Bedroom Apartments

228 S Gemstone St

228 S Gemstone StRidgecrest, CA 93555

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Ridgecrest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ridgecrest, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ridgecrest, CA area range in price from $800 to $1,850 with an overall median price of $1,276. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ridgecrest Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Ridgecrest$1,220$80040
Ridgecrest Boulevard$1,300$80025
Southeast Ridgecrest$1,300$80035
Southwest Ridgecrest$1,300$80036

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 Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $818. 525RI in the Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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
525RI1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
228 S Gemstone St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
Norma Street ApartmentsNorma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent...Studio,1BA$995
4423 Johnston Ave. A-B-C-D-E-F2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,126

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.17 price per square foot 408 W Felspar Ave Model at 408 W Felspar Ave, Unit A in the in the Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
408 W Felspar Ave, Unit A408 W Felspar Ave3BR,2BA$1.17
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.80
4423 Johnston Ave. A-B-C-D-E-F2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.27
228 S Gemstone St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Norma Street Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1.82
336 W Wilson Ave, Unit Unit C336 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
525RI1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$1.52

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments

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 6 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 $112 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.

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