Rent to own Homes in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest is a small but growing town nestled between national forests and the desert. The slow pace afforded by life here is a natural complement to the bustle of life in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, both of which are a few hours' drive away. This desert city offers dining, plenty of real estate, and shopping. In fact, the city considers itself the shopping and business hub of the entire county.

Ridgecrest, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $71,774 and a median rent of $928, the Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, 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.

Check out Ridgecrest, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 38 1105 DENISE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1788 ft2
1987
612 S APPALOSA ST RIDGECREST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1571 ft2
1986
1213 W TAMARISK AVE
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Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
2025 ft2
1991
1 of 48 313 LENORE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1247 ft2
1962
2124 S EL HOGAR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4
2
2065 ft2
1990
1 of 22 224 N BROADWAY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1512 ft2
1986
1 of 63 1025 S RANGER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1230 ft2
1976
1 of 19 1002 PEG ST
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Townhouse/Condo
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2
1
980 ft2
1973
New
209 W BOSTON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4
2
1673 ft2
1974
New
136 S LILAC ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2
2
962 ft2
1988
1 of 50 1228 W SAINT GEORGE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2
1
1039 ft2
1973
246 W DRUMMOND AVE #C
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1532 ft2
1968
New
1 of 64 324 W PILGRIM CIR
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Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
2029 ft2
1988
1 of 52 225 N HELENA ST
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Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1527 ft2
1952
341 LARKSPUR ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1624 ft2
1980
705 W GRAAF AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1288 ft2
1980
1 of 10 10550 NELSON DR
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1844 ft2
1990
1 of 18 10218 REA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1152 ft2
1961
1 of 67 10172 EVELYN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1243 ft2
1993
1 of 27 21820 CONKLIN BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1826 ft2
2006
9831 IRENE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1916 ft2
2007
1 of 48 10716 ASPEN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1338 ft2
1989
21649 SHAW ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1647 ft2
1989
20800 MELVILLE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
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 20 9013 XAVIER AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
3
1681 ft2
2005
New
1 of 161 8507 QUEZON AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1323 ft2
2007
New
1 of 110 8873 CATALPA AVE
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Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1454 ft2
1988
7742 WALPOLE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
California City, CA 93505
4
2
1520 ft2
1969
21032 79TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1228 ft2
1969
New
7785 COLUMBINE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
2
1
899 ft2
1966
1 of 16 8500 GREENWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
4
2
1651 ft2
2006
1 of 34 20601 MEDIO ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1302 ft2
1987
20948 77TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1664 ft2
1989
1 of 8 8236 GREENWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1541 ft2
1988
8025 HEMLOCK AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1904 ft2
1988
New
7850 FIR AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1273 ft2
1990
New
7871 FERNWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
6
3
2023 ft2
2006
7348 CATALPA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1734 ft2
2007
7349 DOGWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
California City, CA 93505
3
2
1983 ft2
2007
6610 RIDGECREST BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Inyokern, CA 93527
3
2
1645 ft2
1990
1 of 152 3611 BROWN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Inyokern, CA 93527
2
1
1188 ft2
1959
Hot
1 of 11 317 BALSAM ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3
2
1232 ft2
1951
1032 W CORONADO AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4
2
1624 ft2
1956
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Buying a Home in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA is seeing rapid growth and Ridgecrest, CA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -15% below the 2024 national average. Ridgecrest, 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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Top 4 Reasons to Live in Ridgecrest, CA

Enjoy a forest in your backyard! Ridgecrest sits just miles from Sequoia National Forest. This vast and spectacular forest is home to the largest concentration of Sequoia trees in the world! Bicycling in the Hume Lake Ranger District, day-hiking along one of the many forest trails, and camping in one of the dozens of campgrounds are just some activities that await in the wilderness near Ridgecrest. To the northwest of the city lies Death Valley National Park. This parkland spans the states of California and Nevada and boasts opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and bird watching.

Sales prices are on the rise! Sales prices for all homes sold in Ridgecrest increased by more than 7% between late 2013 and late 2014. The price per square foot also increased by nearly 5% year over year! Given the relatively small population of about 27,000, the community also has a respectable number of homes on the market, from Dolphin Avenue in the south to North Knox Road in the northern corner of town.

Home sales are stabilizing! While the housing market in Ridgecrest, much like the rest of the country, saw a period of instability between about 2006 and 2009, sales here have been more stable in recent years. Rent to own properties, for sale by owner homes, and traditional sales are seeing fewer peaks and valleys along Drummond Avenue and North Downs Street.

Stay active and meet your neighbors! The Kerr McGee Community Center, Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex, and Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex are just a few of the local places to partake in sports and become acquainted with other Ridgecrest athletes. Between these venues, softball fields, tennis courts, and racquetball courts are all available to the public. James M. Pearson Memorial Park also has a basketball court and playground area for kids. Even athletes not interested in organized sports can still make use of the fitness room at the community center.