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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

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  8. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,625

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    8636 Great Cir Dr, California City, CA 93505
  13. Building Photo - 3+2 READY NOW!
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,795

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    8160 Kalmia Ave, California City, CA 93505
  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,795

    READY NOW! 3+2

    7263 Jimson Ave, California City, CA 93505
  15. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,795

    READY NOW! 3+2

    10341 N Loop Blvd, California City, CA 93505
  20. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,850

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    9709 Irene Ave, California City, CA 93505
  28. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000

    9236 Bay

    9236 Bay, California City, CA 93505
  30. Building Photo - 9808 Susan Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100

    9808 Susan Ave

    9808 Susan Ave, California City, CA 93505
  42. Building Photo - 10201 Crest Rd
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,650

    10201 Crest Rd

    10201 Crest Rd, California City, CA 93505
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California City at a Glance

Average Rent

$521
(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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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 $752 / mo

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

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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

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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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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Hacienda Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 3-5
497 Students
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Robert P. Ulrich Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-2
503 Students

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