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  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,521
    2 bd $2,189
    4 bd $2,801
    Base rent
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    Park Western Estates

    1329 W Park Western Drive, San Pedro, CA 90732
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,525
    Base rent
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    Wilshire Vermont Towers

    3003 Leeward Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005
    Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,525
    Base rent
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    Sierra Vista Regency

    5536 Sierra Vista Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $1,525
    Base rent
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    ACADEMY LANE APARTMENT HOMES

    1124 F Street, Davis, CA 95616
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,525+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    140 N. Commonwealth Ave.

    4.0 (4)
    140 N. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,525
    1 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilshire Serrano Towers

    258 S. Serrano Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,525+
    1 bd $1,666+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Chateau El Cerrito Apartments

    1800 N. El Cerrito Place, Hollywood, CA 90068
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,525+
    1 bd $1,795+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1791 N. Sycamore Ave.

    1791 N. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,530
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Universal Pointe

    4.5 (1)
    7240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,530
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4997 W 23rd St.

    4997 W 23Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • High Speed Internet
  • Rent specials 12 units available
    Studio $1,536+
    1 bd $1,569+
    2 bd $2,623+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Eleanor H16 Apartments

    731 16Th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,540
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
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    Wilshire Catalina Plaza

    334 S. Catalina Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,545+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    123 N. Mariposa Ave.

    123 N. Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Studio $1,545+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Villa Del Sol Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    10025 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,548+
    2 bd $1,892+
    Base rent
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    The Harlow By Trion Living

    3.5 (3)
    3220 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,550
    Base rent
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    Variel Villas

    3.5 (8)
    6835 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,350
    1 bd $1,995
    2 bd $2,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Alexa

    3.5 (20)
    448 S. Alexandria Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,550
    Base rent
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    Hesperia Regency

    8522 C. Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Royal Garden (Riverton)

    6705 Riverton Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4623 La Mirada

    3.0 (10)
    4611-29 La Mirada Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
    Apply online • Parking • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5430 Carlton Way

    4.0 (3)
    5430 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
    Apply online • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $766
    2 bd $935
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7104 Jordan Avenue

    7102-7104 Jordan Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    Apply online
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,550
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    731 1/2 W. 46th Street

    730 1/2 W. 46Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1112 N. KINGSLEY DRIVE

    3.0 (5)
    1112 N. KINGSLEY DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
    Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,745
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Casa Royale

    8133 Sepulveda, Van Nuys, CA 91402
    Pool • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Vanowen Plaza

    4.0 (5)
    14350 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Harvard Embassy Towers

    235 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,785+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilshire Harvard Towers

    415 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilshire Harvard Regency

    432 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 6 units available
    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilshire Harvard Plaza

    431 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,835
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terrace Pointe

    8101 Langdon Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1929 WHITLEY AVE

    3.5 (8)
    1929 WHITLEY AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90068
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,550+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    342 W. 55th Street

    342 W. 55Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 8 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,950
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3333 W. 4th St.

    3333 W. 4Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors • Extra Storage
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,950
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    601 N. Rossmore Ave.

    601 N. Rossmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Large Closets
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,550
    2 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Shadow Brooks

    12036 Hart Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550
    2 bd $2,250
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Emerald Pointe

    14600 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,775+
    2 bd $1,899+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Modern Cactus

    4.5 (20)
    311 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,820
    2 bd $2,575
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wilshire Catalina Regency

    440 S. Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,630+
    2 bd $1,924+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ashwood Apartments

    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 11 units available
    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $2,205
    2 bd $2,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Hollywood Towers

    7130 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,552+
    1 bd $1,519+
    2 bd $2,531+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Duet On Wilcox

    1745 North Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,555
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1846 Wilton Los Angeles LQ LLC

    1846 N Wilton Place, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,555
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Studio Pointe

    3.5 (1)
    7300 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    Studio $1,555
    1 bd $1,745
    2 bd $2,135
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sunset Pointe (Woodman)

    5.0 (1)
    7800 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91402
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,325
    1 bd $1,505
    2 bd $1,767
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Kensington Park

    4.0 (59)
    3644 Kings Way, Sacramento, CA 95821
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,590
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Electric Lofts

    3.5 (2)
    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,560+
    1 bd $1,905
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Four Seasons On Hoover

    4.0 (1)
    327 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,575
    1 bd $1,725
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    132 E. I St.

    3.0 (2)
    132 E. I St., Wilmington, CA 90744
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,575+
    2 bd $1,747+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Hastings Park Apartments

    4.0 (8)
    4635 Antelope Road, Antelope, CA 95843
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 $21,866.

How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?

There are 11368 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

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

The average California cheap apartment size is 593 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.