Apartments for Rent in California under $500
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5 bd $500Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing1244-1250 W. Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247Pet friendly
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2 bd $450+Base rent4.0 (6)10601 Diana, Riverside, CA 92505Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $375Base rent4.5 (5)2929 W. 190Th, Redondo Beach, CA 90278Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $250Base rent3.0 (4)4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 3 units leftStudio $100+Base rent4.5 (2)4787 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804Apply online • Pet friendly -
5 bd $500Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $459+Base rent500 Alpine Street, Avenal, CA 93204Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $365+Base rent5.0 (1)12115 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $150Base rent1755 E. 2Nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802Apply online -
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Only 2 units leftStudio $250Base rent1165-1173 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $150Base rent1753 Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $500Base rent4.5 (2)3322 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94123Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Only 2 units leftStudio $300Base rent3.0 (1)014-200-35,38, Hayfork, CA 96041Apply online • Pet friendly -
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $100Base rent5.0 (1)251- 251 1/2 Cottonwood Road, San Ysidro, CA 92173Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $100+Base rent55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610Pet friendly
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11 units availableStudio $250Base rent3.5 (9)2550 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94704Apply online -
Only 1 unit leftStudio $250Base rent7TH AVENUE, San Francisco, CA 94122Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $500Base rent11021 1/2 Hartsook, North Hollywood, CA 91601Apply online
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Ask for Pricing1400 Coleman Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050Public Transportation
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Ask for pricing5.0 (2)297 Myer Dr, Chowchilla, CA 93610Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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Ask for Pricing765 Birstlecone Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing240 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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Ask for pricing8500 Bella Vista Ave, Parlier, CA 93648Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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Ask for pricing240 Dolores St., San Francisco, CA 94103Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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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 13 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in California?
The best apartments in California are: Village Pointe Apartments, Arrive Paso Robles, The Vineyards Apartments, Waters Edge At Marina Harbor and Cirrus Redwood City.
What type of rental buildings are in California?
In California 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of California's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 54% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in California under $500
There’s more than one way to spend $500 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 $500 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 $500 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 86 apartments for rent below $500 in California for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.