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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, CA

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  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $850

    645RC Unit #D

    645 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  20. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,100

    332AL Unit #1

    332 N Alvord St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  22. Building Photo - 405 S Richmond Rd
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    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,199

    405 S Richmond Rd

    405 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  23. Building Photo - 604 Perdew
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,200

    604 Perdew

    604 W Perdew Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  28. Building Photo - 401 S Richmond Rd
    Rent Special
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    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,299

    401 S Richmond Rd

    401 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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Ridgecrest, CA Apartments for Rent

Nestled in the Indian Wells Valley of northeastern Kern County, Ridgecrest sits surrounded by four mountain ranges. Apartments for rent in Ridgecrest provide easy access to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which employs approximately 8,000 people. This high desert community, at an elevation of 2,290 feet, experiences clear skies throughout the year and serves as a gateway to outdoor destinations including the Coso Rock Art District, home to thousands of Native American petroglyphs, and the dramatic landscapes of Red Rock Canyon State Park.

Ridgecrest apartments offer an affordable alternative to many California cities, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,099 monthly compared to the state average of $2,179. The city features Sierra Sands Unified School District campuses and Cerro Coso Community College. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the proximity to hiking trails, off-road areas, and prime stargazing spots in the surrounding Mojave Desert. With approximately 28,000 residents and an average commute time of 15 minutes, Ridgecrest combines desert living with everyday convenience.

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Burroughs High

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Grades 9-12
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James Monroe Middle

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Grades 6-8
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Murray Middle

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Las Flores Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Richmond Elementary

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Pierce Elementary

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Gateway Elementary

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