Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Ridgecrest Neighborhood of Ridgecrest, CA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Ridgecrest area of Ridgecrest.

property at 741 S Allen St

$900 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

741 S Allen St

RidgecrestCA93555
property at 332 N Alvord St

$950 - $1,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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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

Available Now

405 S Richmond Rd

RidgecrestCA93555
property at 227 W Church Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

227 W Church Ave

RidgecrestCA93555

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Southeast Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

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

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 Southeast Ridgecrest, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast 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
430 W Haloid Ave, Unit B430 W Haloid AveStudio ,1BA$3.20

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Southeast Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Ridgecrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Ridgecrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Ridgecrest is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Ridgecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Ridgecrest is Desert Oasis which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Southeast Ridgecrest costs $1,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 4 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Ridgecrest?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Ridgecrest have an average cost of $234 which is $1,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Ridgecrest.

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