Rent to own Homes in California City, CA

Home to a residential community of just over 14,000, California City lies within Kern County's Antelope Valley. The city is close to the Mohawk River and the Heritage Corridor and about 40 miles north-northeast of Lancaster. The area may not live up to developer Nat Mendelsohn's vision of California's next great city just yet, but there's a lot to like about California City. Residents enjoy ample space, low cost of living, and plenty of sunny days.

California City, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $47,575 and a median rent of $915, the California City, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in California City, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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1 of 18 39458 CHANTILLY LN
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Single Family Home
Palmdale, CA 93551
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2
2017 ft2
1988
1 of 16 8500 GREENWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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2
1651 ft2
2006
New
19925 AIRWAY BLVD
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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2
1521 ft2
1990
20249 AIRWAY BLVD
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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2
1951 ft2
1978
1 of 20 9013 XAVIER AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
3
1681 ft2
2005
1 of 10 10550 NELSON DR
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1844 ft2
1990
21032 79TH ST
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1228 ft2
1969
7348 CATALPA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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2
1734 ft2
2007
New
7785 COLUMBINE AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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1
899 ft2
1966
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1 of 110 8873 CATALPA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1454 ft2
1988
1 of 2 9325 JACARANDA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1344 ft2
1979
9136 JACARANDA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
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2
1627 ft2
2009
16752 GLENDOWER AVE
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Single Family Home
Edwards, CA 93523
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1
1194 ft2
1956
1 of 27 21820 CONKLIN BLVD
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1826 ft2
2006
1 of 18 10218 REA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1152 ft2
1961
New
7850 FIR AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1273 ft2
1990
21649 SHAW ST
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1647 ft2
1989
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1 of 161 8507 QUEZON AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1323 ft2
2007
7661 IRONWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1533 ft2
1983
1 of 67 10172 EVELYN AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1243 ft2
1993
20800 MELVILLE DR
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1757 ft2
1970
21125 CONKLIN BLVD
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1422 ft2
1989
1 of 24 8260 TAMARACK AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1170 ft2
1981
14814 CASTLEBUTTE DR
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Single Family Home
North Edwards, CA 93523
3
3
1312 ft2
1994
1 of 48 10716 ASPEN AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1338 ft2
1989
9831 IRENE AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1916 ft2
2007
8025 HEMLOCK AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1904 ft2
1988
7742 WALPOLE AVE
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Townhouse/Condo
California City, CA 93505
4
2
1520 ft2
1969
1 of 8 8236 GREENWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1541 ft2
1988
20948 77TH ST
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1664 ft2
1989
New
8248 TAMARACK AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1417 ft2
1982
7349 DOGWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1983 ft2
2007
New
7871 FERNWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
6
3
2023 ft2
2006
1 of 34 20601 MEDIO ST
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1302 ft2
1987
12153 EL MIRAGE ST
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Single Family Home
Boron, CA 93516
2
1
1215 ft2
1957
New
26395 20 MULE TEAM RD
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Townhouse/Condo
Boron, CA 93516
4
2
900 ft2
1957
New
3192 MILTON DR
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93501
3
2
1134 ft2
1957
1 of 92 1318 BACKUS RD
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93501
3
3
2287 ft2
1959
1 of 73 8043 Mojave Tropico Rd
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93560
3
3
2112 ft2
1983
1 of 16 3756 JUNIPER RIDGE LN
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
4
2
1761 ft2
1992
1 of 2 1417 RIDGECREST CT
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
2
1186 ft2
1990
1 of 27 2318 HORIZON DR
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
2
1416 ft2
2006
1 of 66 3465 STARJET ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
4
2
1634 ft2
2005
1 of 58 2528 DIXIE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
1
1040 ft2
1971
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Buying a Home in California City, CA

California City, CA is seeing rapid growth and California City, CA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -26% below the 2024 national average. California City, CA is part of Kern county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Kern is 0.8% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Top 6 Reasons to Live in California City, CA

Beautiful surroundings! If you like being at one with nature, you'll feel right at home here. The area lies within easy reach of gorgeous green spaces, such as the Red Rock Canyon State Recreation Area and the Grass Valley Wilderness Area. In spring, the colorful display of Mojave Desert wildflowers attracts visitors from around the world.

Rent for less! Although there are few apartment complexes in this city, the options for rent to own houses are generally affordable. You can expect to shell out a little more than $900 a month for a three-bedroom home on Dogwood Avenue or Bancroft Drive.

Local dining! While California City doesn't have a huge choice of restaurants, those that are here are second to none. Enjoy homemade chips and salsa at La Conquista or the all-you-can-eat buffet at Coyote Cafe. Delicious Mexican fare is on offer at Gloria's, and when only a slice will hit the spot, Jesse's Pizza is happy to oblige.

Sunny days! California City enjoys 271 sunny days each year, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy a stroll around Balsitis or Central Park. If you'd rather soak up the sun on the fairways, head to the California City Public Golf Course or the Tierra Del Sol Golf Club.

Community events! Get to know your neighbors by attending one of the many events on the community calendar. You can get involved with the Desert Rose Garden Club, the California City Optimist Club and the Historical Museum Society. Regular events also take place at National Desert Tortoise Natural Area.

Settle down! If you're thinking of getting a mortgage or looking at rent to own options, California City will encourage you to sign on the dotted line. At a little more than $100,000, the average house price is more than 70 percent less than in the rest of the state and around 42 percent less than the national average. Look for properties along Catalpa or Grove Avenue, or up your budget a little to nab a home along Conklin or Poppy Boulevards.