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Apartments for Rent in California under $500

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Apartments for Rent in California under $500. 67 Rentals Available
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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
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    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    1 Unit available
    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.

  • a living room with two chairs and a couch
    327
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    6100 48Th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a swimming pool with a fence around it
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    500 Alpine Street, Avenal, CA 93204
    2 BEDS $459+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    200 S. Albany #33, Delano, CA 93215
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a road sign in front of a road with snow
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    014-200-35,38, Hayfork, CA 96041
    STUDIO $300
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a tv
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    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    5 BEDS $495
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  • the street is full of rvs and cars parked on the side of the road
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    1 day ago

    110 North Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
    STUDIO $400
  • front view of an apartment building with a gate and sidewalk
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    4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $250
  • a house with a sidewalk and a palm tree in front of it
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    1753 Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
    STUDIO $150
  • a balcony overlooking a yard with a tree and palm trees
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    1165-1173 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
  • a building with a stone wall and windows on it
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    330 Orizaba Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
    STUDIO $175+
  • a house with a driveway and a tree in front of it
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    4787 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $100
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  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
  • a swimming pool with chairs and chairs around it
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    31-750 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
  • the building in which the resort is located
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    1432 N. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a window
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    4161 Keegan St, Dublin, CA 94568
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A room with a red floor and wooden ceiling.
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    12425 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064
    STUDIO $340
  • a view of the exterior of an apartment building
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    832 South D Street, Perris, CA 92570
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    617 Union Avenue- Ste. 1000, Bakersfield, CA 93307
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a mirror
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    200 N E Street, Porterville, CA 93257
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $466
  • a logo for a commercial real estate company
    1 day ago

    75101 Sego Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    STUDIO $397+
  • A nail salon named Nails by Charity and Julie.
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    1813 Old Sonoma Rd - Naysayer, Napa, CA 94559
    STUDIO $450
  • a house with a tree in front of it
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    1121 N. Kings Rd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    1 BED $109+
  • a yellow building with a hedge in front of it
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    1 day ago

    1607 So. Central #A-D, Visalia, CA 93277
    2 BEDS $500+
  • a brick house with a tree in front of it
    30
    1 day ago

    1755 E. 2Nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
    STUDIO $150
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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 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in California?

The best apartments in California are: Oak Terrace Senior Apts, Rockvale Apts, Sherwood Apts - Tujunga, Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa and Sunset Barrington Gardens.

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 $500

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 67 apartments for rent in California from 44 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $500, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

California is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $500 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $109 in California, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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