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Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

34 Rentals
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  6. Building Photo - 9161 Lime Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,195

    9161 Lime Ave

    9161 Lime Ave, California City, CA 93505
  8. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,200

    9330 Irene Ave

    9330 Irene Ave, California City, CA 93505
  11. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000

    21237 Hugo Way

    21237 Hugo Way, California City, CA 93505
  27. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600

    21471 Reed Pl

    21471 Reed Pl, California City, CA 93505
  29. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,900

    8772 Glade Ave

    8772 Glade Ave, California City, CA 93505
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300

    XAV8709 Unit 4

    8709 Xavier Ave, California City, CA 93505

California City at a Glance

Average Rent

$520
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in California City
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School Rating

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Schools in California City
0

Some Transit

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Transportation in California City
35

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in California City

California City, CA Apartments for Rent

Located in the northern Antelope Valley of Kern County, California City is the third largest city in California by land area, spanning over 203 square miles of Mojave Desert landscape. Those looking for apartments for rent in California City will find a community with an interesting history as a planned city, originally designed in 1958. The city's distinctive grid pattern of streets is visible from above. The city offers housing options with average one-bedroom apartment rents around $515, significantly lower than the California state average of $2,179.

California City features Central Park with its 26-acre man-made lake and the California City Municipal Golf Course. The city is conveniently located just 18 miles northwest of Edwards Air Force Base. For those who need to travel, California City is 40 miles north of Lancaster, 67 miles east of Bakersfield, and approximately 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The area experiences a desert climate with warm summers and mild winters, and residents can easily access nearby Highway 14 and Highway 58.

Renting in California City

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

  • Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • 2 Bedrooms 786 Sq Ft $747 / mo

Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Getting Around California City

Transportation

12

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
0

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Scores provided by Walk Scoreⓘ

Education

GreatSchools Rating
California City High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
655 Students
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California City Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
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Hacienda Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 3-5
528 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-2
515 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in California City, CA

What are the average rent costs in California City, CA?

The average rent in California City, CA is $520.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in California City, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in California City, CA is $747.

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