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Apartments for Rent in California under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in California under $1200. 1,022 Rentals Available
  • 210
    Resident Rated
    Elegant Dining Area at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, California, 90024 Bedroom at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
    4.0
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    433 Midvale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
    19 Units available
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    5 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    7 BEDS $1,090+
    Elegant Dining Area at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, California, 90024 Bedroom at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, Los Angeles, California Exterior at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024 Bathroom at 433 Midvale - Student Housing at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
    Property reviews
    5/5 Anonymous on Aug 28, 2025

    The apartment complex is very well polished, and management does a great job dealing with both upkeep and resident support.

    5/5 Anonymous on Aug 15, 2025

    I loved every second of living there and truly enjoyed the experience.

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    a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top and a refrigerator at International Village UCR Student Housing, Riverside, CA 92507 a bedroom with two beds and a desk and a chair at International Village UCR Student Housing, Riverside, CA
    4.5
    Today

    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    16 Units available
    2 BEDS $545+
    3 BEDS $525
    5 BEDS $495
    a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top and a refrigerator at International Village UCR Student Housing, Riverside, CA 92507 a bedroom with two beds and a desk and a chair at International Village UCR Student Housing, Riverside, CA a game room with two pool tables and a television at International Village UCR Student Housing, California, 92507 a gym with a lot of machines and chairs and a tv at International Village UCR Student Housing, Riverside, 92507
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    4.5/5 Maleehah S. on Nov 1, 2024

    The staff is nice. I met lovely people. The place is so nice and affordable. The utilities we don’t have are accessible.

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    a bedroom with white walls and a carpeted floor at Park Columbia Apts, California a kitchen and living room in a 555 waverly unit at Park Columbia Apts, Hemet, CA
    5.0
    Today

    201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544
    1 Unit available
    STUDIO $1,145+
    a bedroom with white walls and a carpeted floor at Park Columbia Apts, California a kitchen and living room in a 555 waverly unit at Park Columbia Apts, Hemet, CA our apartments in a city have a swimming pool at Park Columbia Apts, Hemet, CA a walkway between two buildings with palm trees in the middle of the walkway at Park Columbia Apts, Hemet, 92544
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    5/5 Kaylah B. on Apr 1, 2024

    I enjoy where i am currently living. it is very peaceful and i have 0 complaints. The only thing i can say is the dryers take forever to dry your clothes. but i genuinely do love it here.

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    Monterey Village Playground Monterey Village Main Entrance
    4.0
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    10244 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    Monterey Village Playground Monterey Village Main Entrance Monterey Village Tennis and Basketball Courts Property Image
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    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 1, 2024

    Very nice place very quite office is great and so is maintenance

    5/5 Anonymous on Jul 10, 2023

    maintenance is on top. we have put in a request and it is done asap. no problems. front office is awesome

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    1531 W. Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
    1 BED $1,029+
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    4339 Galbrath Drive, Sacramento, CA 95842
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  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and chairs
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    1520 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864
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  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    225 North Avenue 25Th, Los Angeles, CA 90031
    3 BEDS $1,113+
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  • a patio with palm trees in front of a building
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    38235 10Th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550
    1 BED $1,159+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with couches and a table
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    433 Midvale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    5 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    7 BEDS $1,090+
  • a living room with two chairs and a couch
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    6100 48Th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828
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  • a swimming pool with a fence around it
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    500 Alpine Street, Avenal, CA 93204
    2 BEDS $459+
    3 BEDS $528+
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a sink
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    68605 Corral Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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  • the facade of a building with a sign gardens
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    13708 San Antonio Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a tv
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    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    2 BEDS $545+
    3 BEDS $525
    5 BEDS $495
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  • a living room with a round table and chairs
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    935 S. Gilbert St., Anaheim, CA 92804
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    3305 West Lincoln Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92801
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a stove
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    410-430 S. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    1 BED $1,180+
  • A grey couch in a living room with a television and a plant on a table.
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    1845 South St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90019
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544
    STUDIO $1,145+
  • a parking lot with cars in front of a building
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    10701 Mettler Ave, Delano, CA 93215
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  • a childrens playground with a slide
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    455 E. Ash Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a large swimming pool with white chairs
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    2212 N. Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    200 S. Albany #33, Delano, CA 93215
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  • a swimming pool with chairs and a fence around it
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    10244 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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When were prices and availability in California last updated?

Prices and availability in California were last updated on 24 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in California?

The best apartments in California are: Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa, Sunset Barrington Gardens, Casa Granada, Mediterranean Village West Hollywood and Rancho Los Feliz.

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.

Renting apartments in California under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in California under $1,200 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 $1,163 per month, there are 1,022 units available for less than $1,200. 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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