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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in California City, CA

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  3. Building Photo - 7819 Walpole Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,399
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,399

    7819 Walpole Ave Unit 7819

    7819 Walpole Ave, California City, CA 93505
  4. Front - 6833 Rea Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395

    6833 Rea Ave

    6833 Rea Ave, California City, CA 93505
  5. Building Photo - 6833 Rea Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,395

    6833 Rea Ave

    6833 Rea Ave, California City, CA 93505
  11. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100

    20321 88th St

    20321 88th St, California City, CA 93505
  17. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,150

    RAN21601 Unit C

    21601 Randsburg Mojave Rd, California City, CA 93505
  28. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,695

    READY NOW! 3+2

    8449 Viburnum Ave, California City, CA 93505
  38. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700

    10096 Glen Rd

    10096 Glen Rd, California City, CA 93505

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California City at a Glance

Average Rent

$523
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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 $755 / mo

Education

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California City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
604 Students
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California City High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
604 Students
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California City Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
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California City Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
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Hacienda Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
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Hacienda Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
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Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
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Robert P. Ulrich Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
503 Students

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