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Ridgecrest, CA Area Guide

Delight in this desert town’s small-town atmosphere

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Military-Friendly Affordable Active Welcoming Close-Knit Remote

Situated in the Indian Wells Valley of the Mojave Desert, Ridgecrest presents a small-town feel to a close-knit military community, bordering the China Lake Naval Weapons Center. Ridgecrest residents come together for a variety of events, including the annual Petroglyph Festival and the Desert Empire Fair.

Ridgecrest is surrounded by four mountain ranges and a host of natural wonders, offering ample opportunities to engage in year-round recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley National Park are also just minutes from Ridgecrest. The city honors its heritage with the Maturango Museum, which offers rotating exhibits, galleries, events, and tours. Ridgecrest’s prime location near the 395 and 14 highways allows for easy access to the rest of southern California.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgecrest, CA is $1,287 for a studio, $1,101 for one bedroom, $1,171 for two bedrooms, and $1,312 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgecrest has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,101/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$1,657/month
1,386 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Las Flores Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Richmond Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Gateway Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Pierce Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Ridgecrest Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

Ridgecrest Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

James Monroe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Murray Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Burroughs High

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.