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    Studio $1,695
    2 bd $545+
    3 bd $550
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    International Village UCR Student Housing

    4.5 (1)
    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,200

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    Studio $1,105
    1 bd $1,285+
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    Park Columbia Apts

    4.0 (2)
    201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $1,115+
    2 bd $1,250+
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    Oak Terrace Senior Apts

    3.0 (3)
    551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,250+
    1 bd $1,600+
    Base rent
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    560 N. Kingsley

    3.5 (8)
    560 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,287+
    1 bd $1,930+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Bonnie Brae Apartments

    3.5 (7)
    930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
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  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Studio $1,350+
    1 bd $2,100+
    Base rent
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    Hollymont Apartments

    3.5 (2)
    1771-1777 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
    In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors • Public Transportation
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,380+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mikado Little Tokyo

    4.5 (1)
    331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ancelle

    701 S. Gramercy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,500

  • Studio $1,400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    339 Ardmore

    4.0 (1)
    339 S. Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Parking • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rewards Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,415+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    McDonald Apts

    706 Mcdonald Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,425+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cherokee Villas

    1733 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Rewards Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,450
    1 bd $1,675
    2 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    El Paraiso Apts

    585 Dudley St, Pomona, CA 91768
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rewards 4 units available
    Studio $1,500
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Del Vina Apts

    3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    1 bd $1,516+
    2 bd $1,545+
    Base rent
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    Scottsmen Too Apartments

    4.5 (9)
    55 W Bullard Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,850+
    2 bd $2,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Victoria Apartments

    4.0 (3)
    414-444 S. Ardmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Parking • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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    Studio $1,553
    1 bd $1,666+
    2 bd $2,195+
    Base rent
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    Sunnymead Apts

    4.0 (3)
    13325 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,595+
    2 bd $1,818+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Woodland Village

    3.0 (3)
    150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    Studio $1,600+
    1 bd $1,950+
    Base rent
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    Townhouse Artesia

    8626 E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    Studio $1,640
    1 bd $1,794
    2 bd $2,216
    Base rent
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    Helix At University Village

    4.0 (27)
    510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,655+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cornerstone Apartment Homes

    8609 De Soto Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 9 units available
    Studio $1,660
    1 bd $1,845+
    2 bd $2,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Twenty 2 Eleven Apartment Homes

    20211 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91306
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 9 units available
    1 bd $1,670+
    2 bd $2,435+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Northview-Southview Apartment Homes

    4.5 (2)
    8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,792+
    1 bd $2,131+
    2 bd $2,586+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Village Pointe Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 52 units available
    Studio $1,802+
    1 bd $2,501+
    2 bd $3,191+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sentral DTLA

    755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,806+
    1 bd $1,907+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sherway Villa

    4.0 (7)
    17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,815+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Coddingtown Mall Apartments

    4.5 (38)
    2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
    Cat friendly
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    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Caribe Apts

    9903 Belmont St, Bellflower, CA 90706
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,921+
    2 bd $2,062+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Napa Green Apartments

    2052 Wilkins Ave, Napa, CA 94559
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,990+
    1 bd $2,310+
    2 bd $2,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Reserve At Warner Center

    4.5 (52)
    22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rewards Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fair Ave Apts

    5624 Fair Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,995+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Parc Meridien

    3.5 (2)
    510 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    Studio $2,004+
    1 bd $2,282+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Villa Vicente

    3.5 (7)
    5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    Studio $2,020
    1 bd $2,895
    2 bd $3,625
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Midvale Court Apartments Westwood

    3.5 (4)
    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,030+
    2 bd $2,343+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Legends At Rancho Belago

    4.5 (16)
    13292 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,054+
    2 bd $2,385
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Meadow Wood At Alamo Creek

    4.5 (6)
    3000 Damani Court, Danville, CA 94506
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    Studio $2,104+
    1 bd $2,481+
    2 bd $3,045+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Coro

    3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 28 units available
    Studio $2,222+
    1 bd $2,595+
    2 bd $3,471+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Meadows

    6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,235+
    2 bd $2,599+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fusion Warner Center

    4.0 (41)
    21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    Studio $2,273+
    1 bd $2,454+
    2 bd $3,079+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    G12

    1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    Studio $2,369+
    1 bd $2,855+
    2 bd $3,546+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Channel House

    40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,445+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pleasanton Place

    4.0 (2)
    4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 19 units available
    1 bd $2,486+
    2 bd $3,249+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cerritos

    4.5 (108)
    18944 Vickie Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 41 units available
    1 bd $2,540+
    2 bd $3,093+
    3 bd $4,212+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Woodbridge

    4.5 (22)
    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $2,565+
    1 bd $3,184+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mediterranean Village West Hollywood

    3.0 (1)
    840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 5 units available
    1 bd $2,699+
    2 bd $3,520+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Deer Creek Apartments

    4.0 (31)
    17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Studio $2,709+
    1 bd $2,938+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Eleven Fifty Clay Street

    4.5 (1)
    1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    2 bd $2,725+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Danville Park Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    218 Valley Creek Lane, Danville, CA 94526
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $3,095
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    26FIFTY

    5.0 (1)
    2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Verified Listing

    Vineland Apts

    7915 Vineland Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 1910-0-state

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $101 and $21,612.

How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?

There are 11242 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 30 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in California?

The average California cheap apartment size is 595 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in California?

Cheap apartments in California are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in California?

A cheap apartment in California offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in California? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in California has never been easier. We feature 9,074 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the California average. What is a cheap rent in California? The average apartment rent in California is $2,685 per month so any rental south of $2,148 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, California rents go as low as $545/mo.