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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California

Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 2,330 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

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    Studio $1,695
    2 bd $545+
    3 bd $550
    Base rent
    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $1,200

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    1 bd $1,125+
    2 bd $1,185+
    Base rent
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    3.0 (3)
    551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool

Apartments Under $1,300

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    1 bd $1,275+
    2 bd $1,550+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.0 (3)
    150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Studio $1,277+
    1 bd $1,905+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (7)
    930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center

Apartments Under $1,400

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    1 bd $1,305+
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    4.0 (2)
    201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Studio $1,350+
    1 bd $1,600+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (8)
    560 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
  • New units available
    Studio $1,380+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (1)
    331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors • Public Transportation

Apartments Under $1,500

Apartments Under $1,600

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    Studio $1,500
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,200
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    3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107
    Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,545+
    1 bd $1,735+
    Base rent
    4.5 (2)
    8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    Studio $1,549+
    Base rent
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    701 S. Gramercy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
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    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,800+
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    8626 E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
    Pet friendly
  • New units available
    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,695+
    2 bd $2,295+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (10)
    19609 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $1,595+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    59 W Lincoln Ave, Woodland, CA 95695
    Pet friendly
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    Studio $1,600+
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    3.5 (2)
    641 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    Studio $1,640
    2 bd $2,216
    Base rent
    4.0 (27)
    510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (3)
    16200 Vermont Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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    1 bd $1,666+
    2 bd $2,326+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (3)
    13325 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available
    Studio $1,678+
    1 bd $1,888+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Studio $1,695+
    1 bd $1,990+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (10)
    819 Santee St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer
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    Studio $1,709+
    1 bd $2,205+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (7)
    5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    4.5 (38)
    2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
    Cat friendly
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    Studio $1,799+
    1 bd $2,131+
    2 bd $2,499+
    Base rent
    4.5 (6)
    17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available
    Studio $1,875+
    1 bd $2,795
    2 bd $3,595
    Total monthly cost
    3.5 (4)
    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Parking • Fitness center • Pool
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    1 bd $1,895+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (2)
    510 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $1,966+
    2 bd $2,438+
    Total monthly cost
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    2052 Wilkins Ave, Napa, CA 94559
    Pet friendly
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    Studio $1,987+
    1 bd $2,411+
    2 bd $3,476+
    Base rent
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    755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available
    1 bd $1,994+
    2 bd $2,444+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.5 (6)
    3000 Damani Court, Danville, CA 94506
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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    Studio $1,999+
    1 bd $2,691+
    2 bd $2,999+
    Total monthly cost
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    1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Pet friendly • Pool • Patio/Balcony
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    Studio $2,013+
    1 bd $2,490+
    2 bd $3,116+
    Total monthly cost
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    3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Studio $2,105+
    1 bd $2,407+
    2 bd $2,991+
    Base rent
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    6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    1 bd $2,167
    2 bd $3,447+
    Base rent
    4.5 (1)
    1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Washer/Dryer
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    Studio $2,184+
    1 bd $2,538+
    2 bd $3,328+
    Base rent
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    40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Pet friendly
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    1 bd $2,195
    2 bd $2,550+
    Total monthly cost
    21530 Califa St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    1 bd $2,199+
    2 bd $2,655+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (40)
    21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Studio $2,210+
    1 bd $2,283+
    2 bd $2,441+
    Base rent
    4.5 (51)
    22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available
    Studio $2,250+
    1 bd $3,093+
    Base rent
    840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    1 bd $2,393+
    2 bd $2,454+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • 1 bd $2,432+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (31)
    17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,446+
    2 bd $3,184+
    3 bd $4,215+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (21)
    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    1 bd $2,495+
    2 bd $3,231+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (108)
    18944 Vickie Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $2,585+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    Fitness center • Pool • In unit laundry
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    2 bd $2,835+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (9)
    218 Valley Creek Lane, Danville, CA 94526
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Studio $2,845
    1 bd $3,095
    Base rent Income restricted
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    5.0 (1)
    2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
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    1 bd $2,850+
    2 bd $3,200+
    Total monthly cost
    214 Villa Garden Dr., Mill Valley, CA 94941
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    2 bd $3,550
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    1270 Coronado Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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    4.5 (1)
    1215 D St, Corona, CA 92882
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $101 and $21,731.

How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?

There are 13594 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 26 Jun 2026.

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

The average California cheap apartment size is 594 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 2,330 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 $2,666 per month so any rental south of $2,133 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, California rents go as low as $545/mo.