Apartments for Rent in California under $1200
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1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,200+Base rent3.0 (3)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (27)10244 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $545+3 bd $5505 bd $500Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $950+Base rent1531 W. Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,050Base rent801-857 W. Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,0953 bd $1,095Base rent3.0 (2)3506 Ransom Street, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $1,115Base rent3.5 (11)1074 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,175Base rent4.0 (2)755 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA 92311Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,105Base rent4.0 (8)4067-4077 W. 3Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90020Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,200+Base rent3.0 (3)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $1,095+Base rent3.5 (11)539 Coronado Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90814Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,020+Base rent4.5 (3)935 Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94133Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $980Base rent3.5 (3)1128 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,195Base rent4.0 (7)6434 Yucca St, Los Angeles, CA 90028Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (27)10244 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $9803 bd $1,1294 bd $1,079Base rent3440 E. Ransom Street, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online
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2 bd $1,0853 bd $9954 bd $860Base rent3.5 (1)6730 4Th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,075Base rent4.0 (7)3440 E. Ransom Street, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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5 bd $1,105+7 bd $1,090+Base rent4.0 (34)433 Midvale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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2 bd $545+3 bd $5505 bd $500Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,175+Base rent4.0 (2)501 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA 92311Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $8832 bd $1,059+Base rent2001 Outlet Center Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036Pet friendly • Pool • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $700+Base rent4.0 (23)16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102Apply online • In unit laundry • Large Closets
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Studio $1,165Total monthly cost432 S. New Hampshire, Los Angeles, CA 90020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $837+2 bd $997+Base rent4.5 (7)2729 Somis Road, Somis, CA 93066Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in California last updated?
Prices and availability in California were last updated on 4 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in California?
The best apartments in California are: Village Pointe Apartments, Waters Edge At Marina Harbor, Midvale Towers, Laguna Gardens Apts. and Monarch at Dos Vientos.
What type of rental buildings are in California?
In California, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of California's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in California under $1,200
There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in California, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,200 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in California. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 644 apartments for rent below $1,200 in California for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.