Apartments for Rent in California under $1500
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Rent specials RewardsStudio $1,415+Base rent706 Mcdonald Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rewards Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,500Base rent3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,277+Total monthly cost3.5 (7)930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,185+Base rent3.0 (3)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,490+Base rent801-857 W. Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted3.5 (25)8837 Grove Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,449Base rent4.5 (30)5820 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,305+Base rent4.0 (2)201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,384Base rent4.5 (51)2424 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 2 units leftStudio $1,350+Base rent3.5 (8)560 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials Rewards2 bd $545+3 bd $5505 bd $500Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rewards2 bd $1,339+Base rent3.0 (3)4888 N Glenn Ave, Fresno, CA 93704Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rewards1 bd $1,460+2 bd $1,484+Base rent4.5 (9)55 W Bullard Ave, Clovis, CA 93612Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rewards1 bd $1,400+Base rent4.0 (10)2777 Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93612Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials1 bd $1,275+Total monthly cost3.0 (3)150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials1 bd $1,450+Total monthly cost4.5 (1)1737 6Th St, Woodland, CA 95695Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Only 3 units leftStudio $1,380+Base rent4.5 (1)331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
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Rent specials Only 2 units leftStudio $1,499+Base rent1733 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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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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Rewards 5 units available1 bd $1,334+Base rent4.5 (1)550 N. Santa Fe St., Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards2 bd $1,499Base rent3.0 (1)2157 Yosemite Pkwy, Merced, CA 95340Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,208+Base rent1531 W. Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rewards1 bd $1,395Base rent333 N. Kirby St, Hemet, CA 92545Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials RewardsStudio $1,500Base rent4.0 (6)5020 N. Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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RewardsAsk for pricing1244-1250 W. Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247Pet friendly
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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 29 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in California?
The best apartments in California are: Village Pointe Apartments, The Vineyards Apartments, Rancho Los Feliz, Sonoma at Porter Ranch and Arrive Paso Robles.
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.
Renting apartments in California under $1,500
Searching for apartments for rent in California under $1,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In California, where the average rent is $1,482 per month, there are 4,074 units available for less than $1,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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