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Apartments for Rent in California under $500
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    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
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    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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    929 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    4 BEDS $395
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    1755 E. 2Nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
    STUDIO $250
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    4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $150+
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    78 Novato St. #23, San Rafael, CA 94901
    3 BEDS $500
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    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    5 BEDS $495
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    PAGE, San Francisco, CA 94117
    STUDIO $250
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    1165-1173 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
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    1805 Anderson Rd, Davis, CA 95616
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    969-979 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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    1828 West Sumac Lane, Anaheim, CA 92804
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    1375 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
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    1563 Brockton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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    1455 N. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
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    1111 James Donlon Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509
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    765 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    643 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA 94123
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    11383 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505
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    2100 East Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
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    891 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1499 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1253 West 5Th St., Chico, CA 95928
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    1008 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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    10822 Rose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
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    1832 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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When were prices and availability in California last updated?

Prices and availability in California were last updated on 13 Dec 2024.

What are the best apartments in California?

The best apartments in California are: Clair Del and Clair Del Gardens, Apex Mission Valley, Monarch at Dos Vientos, Pleasanton Place and The Plaza Apartments.

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 16% of California’s rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in California under $500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in California for less than $500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 875 available units in California, renting for under $500. On average, $470 can get you 844 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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