Rent in Ridgecrest, CA
Across Ridgecrest's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,360 a month, with figures from $1,064–$1,656. The highest typical rent is in 93556 ($1,656) and the lowest in 93555 ($1,064). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Kern County pay about 0.88% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,062 | $859–$1,265 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,060 | $846–$1,273 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,360 | $1,064–$1,656 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,839 | $1,384–$2,293 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,229 | $1,690–$2,768 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ridgecrest ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ridgecrest, CA?
- About $1,360 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,064–$1,656. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ridgecrest, CA?
- About $1,060 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $846–$1,273. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ridgecrest, CA?
- About $1,839 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,384–$2,293. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ridgecrest, CA?
- About $1,062 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $859–$1,265. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ridgecrest, CA?
- About $2,229 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,690–$2,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ridgecrest ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 93556 has the highest typical rent at $1,656 a month, and 93555 the lowest at $1,064.
- What is the property tax rate in Ridgecrest, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kern County pay a typical 0.88% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ridgecrest rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).