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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 10,188 Rentals Available
10,188 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $600 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,600
Apartments Under $600
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2 bd $545+3 bd $550Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
Apartments Under $1,200
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1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,185+Base rent3.0 (3)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $1,300
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1 bd $1,275+2 bd $1,550+Total monthly cost3.0 (3)150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,287+1 bd $1,905+Total monthly cost3.5 (7)930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $1,400
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Studio $1,300+1 bd $1,600+Base rent3.5 (8)560 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,305+Base rent4.0 (2)201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,380Base rent4.5 (1)331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
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Apartments Under $1,500
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Studio $1,415+1 bd $1,650Base rent706 Mcdonald Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,4501 bd $1,6752 bd $2,200Base rent585 Dudley St, Pomona, CA 91768Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,549+2 bd $1,490+Base rent4.5 (9)55 W Bullard Ave, Clovis, CA 93612Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,499+Base rent1733 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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Apartments Under $1,600
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Studio $1,5001 bd $1,7952 bd $2,200Base rent3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,549+Base rent701 S. Gramercy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,5501 bd $1,895Base rent9903 Belmont St, Bellflower, CA 90706Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,550+1 bd $1,800+Base rent8626 E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,550+1 bd $1,695+2 bd $2,100+Base rent3.5 (10)19609 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,5531 bd $1,6662 bd $2,030+Base rent4.0 (3)13325 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,560+1 bd $1,750+2 bd $2,230Base rent4.5 (2)8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,595Base rent7466 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,595+Total monthly cost4.5 (2)59 W Lincoln Ave, Woodland, CA 95695Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,635+1 bd $2,010+2 bd $2,420+Base rent5.0 (1)8735 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,739+1 bd $2,241+Base rent3.5 (7)5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,753+1 bd $1,922+Base rent4.0 (7)17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,815Base rent4.5 (38)2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Cat friendly
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Studio $1,834+1 bd $2,461+2 bd $3,191+Base rent755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricing3.5 (4)1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,895+Total monthly cost3.5 (2)510 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,940+1 bd $2,371+2 bd $3,044+Total monthly cost3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,947+2 bd $2,318+Total monthly cost2052 Wilkins Ave, Napa, CA 94559Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,992+1 bd $2,456+2 bd $2,966+Base rent6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,056+2 bd $2,499+Base rent4.5 (6)17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,160+1 bd $2,059+2 bd $2,727+Base rent4.5 (51)22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,081+2 bd $3,081+Total monthly cost1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,0952 bd $2,425Total monthly cost4.5 (3)117 S. Avenue 64, Los Angeles, CA 90042Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,143+2 bd $2,385+Base rent Income restricted4.5 (6)3000 Damani Court, Danville, CA 94506Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $2,216Base rent4.0 (27)510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,245+2 bd $2,645+Base rent4.0 (41)21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,262+1 bd $2,495+2 bd $3,236+Base rent4.5 (108)18944 Vickie Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $2,388+1 bd $2,998+Base rent4.5 (1)1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,465+2 bd $3,051+3 bd $4,272+Base rent4.5 (22)50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,488+1 bd $3,093+Base rent3.0 (1)840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,535+2 bd $2,544+Base rent4.0 (2)4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,609+2 bd $3,200+Total monthly cost3.5 (16)7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,650+2 bd $2,828+Base rent3800 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,708+2 bd $3,453+Base rent40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,840+2 bd $2,789Base rent4.0 (31)17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,835+Total monthly cost4.0 (9)218 Valley Creek Lane, Danville, CA 94526Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,9502 bd $3,300+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)214 Villa Garden Dr., Mill Valley, CA 94941Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $3,095Base rent Income restricted5.0 (1)2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $3,650Total monthly cost4.5 (2)1270 Coronado Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94086Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Step into comfort and convenience at Independence Plaza, where even the waiting room outside our leasing office feels like home sweet home.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Modern luxury meets comfort at Independence Plaza, where every home boasts a sleek, fully equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Dive into luxury living at Independence Plaza, where every day feels like a vacation with our refreshing swimming pool and stylish patio retreat adorned with cozy umbrellas.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Relaxation redefined: Dive into luxury living at Independence Plaza, where every apartment boasts an updated patio overlooking our pool area and jacuzzi. Your perfect oasis awaits.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Wander through the verdant corridors of Independence Plaza, where every step is a breath of fresh air amidst urban living.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A swimming pool in front of a building with trees around it.")
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A swimming pool with a few people in it at night.")
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&cropxunits=300&cropyunits=256&width=480&quality=90 "Woodbridge Apartments: Plan 2B Kitchen")
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&cropxunits=300&cropyunits=200&width=480&quality=90 "Woodbridge Apartments: Fitness Center")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A kitchen with white cabinets and a blue island.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A living room with a blue rug and a grey couch.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A swimming pool surrounded by a fence and trees.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.")
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $101 and $21,906.
How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?
There are 12204 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 12 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in California?
The average California cheap apartment size is 593 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in California?
Cheap apartments in California are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in California?
A cheap apartment in California offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in California? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in California has never been easier. We feature 10,188 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the California average. What is a cheap rent in California? The average apartment rent in California is $2,666 per month so any rental south of $2,133 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, California rents go as low as $545/mo.