Ridgecrest, CA Rent History
107 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$1,204
1-year change
-12.2%
$-167/mo
5-year change
+12.6%
$135/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Ridgecrest
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $869/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $887/mo | +2.1% | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $947/mo | +6.8% | +9.0% |
| 2020 | $993/mo | +4.9% | +14.3% |
| 2021 | $1,045/mo | +5.2% | +20.3% |
| 2022 | $1,162/mo | +11.2% | +33.7% |
| 2023 | $1,204/mo | +3.6% | +38.6% |
| 2024 | $1,266/mo | +5.1% | +45.7% |
| 2025 | $1,353/mo | +6.9% | +55.7% |
| 2026 | $1,329/mo | -1.8% | +52.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Ridgecrest changed since 2017?
Median rent in Ridgecrest, CA was $869 in 2017-08 and is $1,204 as of 2026-06 — a change of $335 per month over 9 years.
How much has Ridgecrest rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Ridgecrest, CA has changed +12.6% ($135 per month). The current median is $1,204.
Is rent in Ridgecrest going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Ridgecrest, CA has decreased -12.2% ($-167/mo). Current median: $1,204.