Ridgecrest, CA Rent History

107 months of data, 20172026. 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

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$869/mo0.0%
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.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.