Studio Apartment Rent in Ridgecrest, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ridgecrest, California as of October 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,274 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ridgecrest
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ridgecrest
Compare Ridgecrest's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest (this page) | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ridgecrest.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ridgecrest |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City, CA | 33.6 mi | $940 | +$53 (+6%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 65.3 mi | $1,100 | +$213 (+24%) |
| Barstow, CA | 65.8 mi | $1,370 | +$483 (+54%) |
| Lancaster, CA | 68.2 mi | $1,600 | +$713 (+80%) |
| Rosamond, CA | 68.2 mi | $1,600 | +$713 (+80%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 72.2 mi | $1,600 | +$713 (+80%) |
| Victorville, CA | 78.9 mi | $1,650 | +$763 (+86%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 83.3 mi | $1,845 | +$958 (+108%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 85 mi | $1,395 | +$508 (+57%) |
| Porterville, CA | 85.4 mi | $1,050 | +$163 (+18%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 87.5 mi | $1,810 | +$923 (+104%) |
| Azusa, CA | 92.4 mi | $1,700 | +$813 (+92%) |
Studio rent in Ridgecrest — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ridgecrest?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ridgecrest, California is $887 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,274.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ridgecrest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,480 ($2,957/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ridgecrest expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ridgecrest's studio median of $887 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ridgecrest rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Ridgecrest ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ridgecrest?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ridgecrest.