Searles Apartments
13400 Athol Street, Trona, CA 93562
≈ 18.9 mi
Navy · California
Rentals near NAWS China Lake
- 2026 BAH · E-5 with dependents
- $1,563/moWithout dependents: $1,428/mo
- Communities mapped
- 3within 25 miles
- Closest community
- ≈ 18.9 mistraight line from the base
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Fairway Apartments
83298 Argus Avenue, Trona, CA 93562
≈ 19.0 mi
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Ridgecrest, CA
≈ 22.0 mi
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2026 BAH near NAWS China Lake by pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $1,563/mo · without: $1,428/mo
Housing area: China Lake, CA (CA021), based on ZIP 93527 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-2 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-3 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-4 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-5 | $1,563 | $1,428 |
| E-6 | $1,767 | $1,485 |
| E-7 | $1,905 | $1,530 |
| E-8 | $2,058 | $1,611 |
| E-9 | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| W-1 | $1,785 | $1,527 |
| W-2 | $1,968 | $1,608 |
| W-3 | $2,157 | $1,683 |
| W-4 | $2,268 | $1,794 |
| W-5 | $2,403 | $1,941 |
| O-1E | $1,932 | $1,560 |
| O-2E | $2,130 | $1,650 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $1,755 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,482 |
| O-2 | $1,764 | $1,554 |
| O-3 | $2,154 | $1,689 |
| O-4 | $2,445 | $1,911 |
| O-5 | $2,658 | $1,995 |
| O-6 | $2,676 | $2,136 |
| O-7 | $2,694 | $2,172 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions about renting near NAWS China Lake
How many apartment communities are near NAWS China Lake?
We have mapped 3 apartment communities within 25 miles of NAWS China Lake (straight-line distance). The closest is Searles Apartments, in Trona, about 18.9 miles away.
What is the 2026 BAH near NAWS China Lake?
For ZIP 93527 (housing area China Lake, CA), 2026 BAH for an E-5 is $1,563/month with dependents and $1,428/month without, per the DoD 2026 BAH rate file. Open “2026 BAH near NAWS China Lake by pay grade” on this page for every rank, and confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
Which towns are near NAWS China Lake?
The largest towns near NAWS China Lake by population (Census 2024 estimates) are Ridgecrest.
Are there rentals with prices near NAWS China Lake?
Not yet. The communities listed here haven’t claimed their listings, so we don’t show rents. Contact them directly for current prices and availability.
How do I find rentals near NAWS China Lake?
Every listing and community on Near Base Rentals shows its approximate straight-line distance to NAWS China Lake (not drive time; water, bridges and gates can make the drive longer). Use the search to set a 5, 10, 15 or 25 mile radius; listings with prices can also be filtered by beds, rent and PCS-friendly lease terms.
Can I break my lease if I PCS from NAWS China Lake?
Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, you can generally end a residential lease after receiving PCS orders or deployment orders of 90 days or more, by giving written notice and a copy of your orders. Read our plain-English SCRA guide for details.
Where is the housing office for NAWS China Lake?
The official installation page linked at the top of this page has the housing office contacts, newcomer information and check-in details. The military housing office can also help review a lease before you sign.
How do I avoid rental scams near NAWS China Lake?
Never wire money or pay by Zelle, gift card or crypto, and never pay before you’ve toured the home (in person or by live video) and confirmed the landlord owns or manages it. Be wary of rents far below the area, and of anyone who can’t meet or show the inside.
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Updated October 28, 2026 from our own data. Distances are straight-line.
Nearby bases
- Fort Irwin · 69 mi
- Edwards Air Force Base · 73 mi
- Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow · 84 mi
- Creech Air Force Base · 122 mi
- Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms · 130 mi
PCS guides
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- Temporary lodging (TLE/TLA) while you look
- How to avoid rental scams
About this location
- Branch: Navy
- State: California
- Nearby towns: Ridgecrest
- ZIP used for BAH: 93527
Location is an approximate center point from public DoD/OpenStreetMap data. Distances are straight-line miles from that point, not drive times.
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