How much is rent in California City?

In California City, the average rent is + for a studio, + for a 1-bedroom, $1,400+ for a 2-bedroom, and + for a 3-bedroom.* *Based on base prices that don’t include fees

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in California City?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in California City?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in California City.

How can I find off-campus housing in California City?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around California City. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Pasadena City College , Fuller Theological Seminary , Victor Valley College , Claremont Graduate University , California Institute of Technology , and Pacific Oaks College .

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Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

33 rentals available

Nice 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom House with lots of natural lighting
$1,875
8306 Quezon Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 748-1352
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Gym, Air conditioning, and Extra storage
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RED8247
$1,450
8247 Redwood Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, and Garage
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Brand New -4BD + 2BTH Solar-Powered Home
$2,250
7612 Xavier Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
4 bed
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Granite counters, Garage, Air conditioning, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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20500 COOPER DR.
$1,950
20500 Cooper Drive, California City, CA 93505
(661) 283-9393
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Microwave, and Range
Pet-Friendly Tranquility
Spacious and serene home with pet-friendly amenities.
20500 Cooper Drive offers spacious 3-bedroom homes in a tranquil setting. Residents love the peaceful ambiance, perfect for those seeking a quiet retreat. Pet owners will enjoy the accommodating policies for cats and dogs, making it ideal for pet lovers.
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2 Beds • 1 Bath • 860 sqft
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Move-In Ready 3-Bedroom Home with Backyard Living 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, $1500
3 Beds • 1.5 Baths • 1100 sqft
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Modern Living in California City 3 Beds, 1 Bath, $1645
3 Beds • 1 Bath • 1012 sqft
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10616 Proctor 4 Bed
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1690 sqft
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Charming 3-Bedroom Retreat with Spacious Backyard Modern Comforts 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $1775
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1320 sqft
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10616 Proctor
$1,750
10616 Proctor Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
(818) 522-4481
1 unit available
4 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Garage, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
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9137 Evelyn Avenue
$2,300
9137 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(661) 317-3018
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Fireplace, and Range
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Beautiful Property Coming Soon!!!!
$2,800
9875 Magnolia Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-1800
1 unit available
4 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Fire pit, and Microwave
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Spacious Home Available Now
$1,850
10150 Rea Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-1800
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Parking, and Fireplace
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Warm and Cozy
$1,800
7661 Dogbane Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Garage, Extra storage, Carpet, Range, and Refrigerator
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$1,895
9709 Irene Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-1800
1 unit available
3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Recently renovated, Fireplace, and Extra storage
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Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
Beautiful Property Coming Soon!!!! 4 Beds, 2 Baths, $2800
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2060 sqft
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6761 California City Boulevard 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1770 sqft
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6832 Quezon Avenue 4 Bed
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2008 sqft
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21109 Windsong Street 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1591 sqft
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9825 Sally Ave 3 Bed
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1823 sqft
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Close to High School... Coming Soon!!
$1,800
8307 Charles Place, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-1800
1 unit available
3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Microwave, and Carpet
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Move-In Ready 4BR/2BA with New Flooring, Fireplace Spacious Kitchen
$1,800
8570 Oleander Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
4 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets, Air conditioning + more
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3+2 with garage
$1,795
9143 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(661) 972-3061
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Fireplace + more
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Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Spacious Backyard 2-Car Garage
$1,850
8100 Fernwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
3 bed
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W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Carpet, and Range
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Charming Single-Family Home in Prime Location!
$2,000
21187 Conklin Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, Carpet, Range + more
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Move-In Ready 3-Bedroom Home with Backyard Living
$1,500
8301 Heather Avenue, California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8636
1 unit available
3 bed
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Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Extra storage, and Carpet
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In California City, the average rent is + for a studio, + for a 1-bedroom, $1,400+ for a 2-bedroom, and + for a 3-bedroom.*
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in California City.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around California City. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary, Victor Valley College, Claremont Graduate University, California Institute of Technology, and Pacific Oaks College.

Real estate developer Nat Mendelsohn purchased 80,000 acres of land in 1958 in an attempt to make a utopian city that rivals Los Angeles. What resulted is California City, CA, a well-planned city that sits relatively empty.

California City is the third-largest city in California -- land-wise that is -- but fewer than 15,000 people reside there today, so it's the 361st largest city in California by population. Look at a satellite view of the city, and you can see what Mendelsohn's vision might have been -- if only people had agreed to move to his utopian paradise. You will see 80,000 acres of streets and a manmade lake. Doesn't sound like a failure, does it? Not all the streets are built on -- yet, but that is slowly and surely changing. Overpopulation and rising prices in Los Angeles and surrounding areas have finally spurred growth in California City. So, maybe Mendelsohn's utopia will happen after all.

Moving to California City

You may think qualifying for rental homes in California City is a breeze since the population is so low. But the opposite is true. Landlords in this city want to make sure to get the cream of the crop. So do what you can to make sure your credit score and references look good. If you can't get those looking too pretty, bring an extra month's deposit and a good attitude to try to convince the landlord to rent to you.

Count on moving into a house or mobile home, because finding an apartment for rent in California City takes a bit of searching since there aren't many apartment complexes in this city. But, even if you are looking to save money, you don't need to pull your hair out trying to find a studio apartment -- rent for houses here is super low. You can get a large house for less than half the price of one-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles.

Neighborhoods in California City

California City is a desert -- like a really, really, really hot desert. We're talking the Mojave Desert, which is one of the hottest places in the world -- 120 degrees Fahrenheit hot in the summer. But thanks to Nat Mendelsohn's thorough planning, lakes and other water features turned this area into a place that's not as hot as it should be -- the water helps cool things off a bit. If you like it hot, then California City may just be the place for you. Now that we've settled that, where should you live? Well, there aren't really any neighborhoods in California City. Housing is sprinkled here and there throughout the city. So, really, it's more a matter of what you want to be next to. Here is a list to help you out:

North: North California City is next to the Honda Proving Center, which is a secret (obviously not a well-kept secret) racetrack where future car models are tested. If you're lucky, you can meet someone who can sneak you onto the track.

East: East California City is next to the largest open pit mine in California. The mineral boron is mined here. If you find a giant hole in the ground interesting then, hey, this could be your view.

South: South California City is near the Edward's Air Force base, which is a research center run by NASA. Living close to this base could be interesting; you never know what new technology you may catch a glimpse of.

West: If you love open space, West California City is the spot for you. Here, you can travel miles and miles of desert wilderness, looking at the beautiful sunsets, wildflowers, sagebrush, and, if you are lucky, a coyote or two.

Living in California City

You will definitely, without a question, need a car in California City because everything is so far apart from each other. Swap meets, diners, grocery shopping, hiking, and art exhibits -- like the The Portal gateway to Heaven or Hell exhibit (despite the name, it's not scary at all) -- keep you busy in town. But, if you want a bigger-city experience, plan on driving to Riverside to get in the action, which will take you about an hour with traffic.

If serenity is practically your middle name, you will love California City. You can actually sit in the wilderness and not see city lights or hear city noise -- it really is nice. Spring brings you the extra special treat of the Mojave Desert wildflowers, which sprout up and fill the lands with a beautiful, colorful show of nature's wonder. People travel from all over the world to see this majestic display and, lucky you, this could be your backyard.

Apartments for Rent in California City, CA

Nice 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom House with lots of natural lighting

RED8247

Brand New -4BD + 2BTH Solar-Powered Home

20500 COOPER DR.

10616 Proctor

9137 Evelyn Avenue

Beautiful Property Coming Soon!!!!

Spacious Home Available Now

Warm and Cozy

Coming Soon!

Close to High School... Coming Soon!!

Move-In Ready 4BR/2BA with New Flooring, Fireplace Spacious Kitchen

3+2 with garage

Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Spacious Backyard 2-Car Garage

Charming Single-Family Home in Prime Location!

Move-In Ready 3-Bedroom Home with Backyard Living

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