Studio Apartment Rent in Ridgecrest, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ridgecrest, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,204 and +35% 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 | Ridgecrest (this page) | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
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 | +$102 (+12%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 65.3 mi | $1,100 | +$262 (+31%) |
| Barstow, CA | 65.8 mi | $920 | +$82 (+10%) |
| Lancaster, CA | 68.2 mi | $1,600 | +$762 (+91%) |
| Rosamond, CA | 68.2 mi | $1,600 | +$762 (+91%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 72.2 mi | $1,600 | +$762 (+91%) |
| Victorville, CA | 78.9 mi | $1,650 | +$812 (+97%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 83.3 mi | $1,845 | +$1,007 (+120%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 85 mi | $1,395 | +$557 (+66%) |
| Porterville, CA | 85.4 mi | $1,050 | +$212 (+25%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 87.5 mi | $1,810 | +$972 (+116%) |
| Azusa, CA | 92.4 mi | $1,700 | +$862 (+103%) |
Studio rent in Ridgecrest — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ridgecrest?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ridgecrest, California is $838 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,204.
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 $33,520 ($2,793/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ridgecrest expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ridgecrest's studio median of $838 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ridgecrest rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Ridgecrest ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ridgecrest?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ridgecrest.