Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Ridgecrest, CA 93555
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (-4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,182 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,600 | -4.4% | $1,377–1,683 | $859 ±$80 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,670 | -4.2% | $1,440–1,760 | $846 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $2,080 | -4.3% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,064 ±$139 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,780 | -5.4% | $2,367–2,893 | $1,384 ±$150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $3,380 | -6.2% | $2,853–3,487 | $1,690 ±$641 |
Small Area FMRs for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,656.
What renters pay in 93555
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93553 | Pearblossom | $2,960 | – |
| 93552 | Palmdale | $2,900 | $1,293 |
| 93551 | Palmdale | $3,440 | $2,053 |
| 93550 | Palmdale | $2,300 | $1,633 |
| 93560 | Rosamond | $1,870 | $1,444 |
| 93549 | Olancha | $1,570 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Kern County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.