9 rentals in California City

California City is a city located in northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is 100 miles (160 km) north of the city of Los Angeles, and the population was 14,973 at the 2020 census. Covering 203.63 square miles (527.4 km2), California City has the third-largest land area of any city in the state of California, and is the largest city in California, by land area, that is not a county seat. It is the 43rd-largest city in the United States by land area. Despite its massive size, a large portion of the city remains unfinished, with a grid of paved roads that have no houses and have yet to be completed.
California City is a planned city in the Mojave Desert with vast undeveloped land. Offers affordable housing, desert living, and proximity to Edwards AFB.
Today, California City has 9 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,975/mo, typically leasing in about 30 days.
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Median Rent
$2,050/mo
↑ 3.8% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
1.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 9 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~30 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace—you have some time to decide, but good units still move. Leasing 67% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in California City
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
4,672 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases with bedroom count, with moderate premiums for additional space.
Each additional bedroom adds about $688/mo to rent on average.
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
11% of active listings
Average reduction: 13.0% (~$257/mo)
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