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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California

Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 11,011 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

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    Studio $1,695
    2 bd $545+
    3 bd $550
    Base rent
    1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

Apartments Under $1,200

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    1 bd $1,125+
    2 bd $1,185+
    Base rent
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    3.0 (3)
    551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $1,300

  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,275+
    2 bd $1,550+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.0 (3)
    150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available
    Studio $1,277+
    1 bd $1,905+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (7)
    930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $1,400

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    1 bd $1,305+
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    4.0 (2)
    201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,350+
    1 bd $1,600+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (8)
    560 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 4 units available
    Studio $1,380+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors

Apartments Under $1,500

Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rewards 4 units available
    Studio $1,500
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,200
    Base rent
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    3201 Del Vina St, Pasadena, CA 91107
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    Studio $1,525+
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    7466 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,549+
    Base rent
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    701 S. Gramercy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,850+
    Base rent
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    8626 E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,550+
    1 bd $1,695+
    2 bd $2,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    19609 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • New units available 7 units available
    Studio $1,585+
    1 bd $1,750+
    Base rent
    4.5 (2)
    8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,595+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    59 W Lincoln Ave, Woodland, CA 95695
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    Studio $1,640
    2 bd $2,216
    Base rent
    4.0 (27)
    510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (3)
    16200 Vermont Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $1,666+
    2 bd $2,326+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (3)
    13325 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available 6 units available
    Studio $1,678+
    1 bd $1,900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Studio $1,695
    1 bd $1,990+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (10)
    819 Santee St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,709+
    1 bd $2,163+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (7)
    5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    4.5 (38)
    2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
    Cat friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,799+
    1 bd $2,131+
    2 bd $2,499+
    Base rent
    4.5 (6)
    17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $1,802+
    2 bd $2,360+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    2052 Wilkins Ave, Napa, CA 94559
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available 15 units available
    Studio $1,875+
    1 bd $2,750
    2 bd $3,595
    Base rent
    3.5 (4)
    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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    2 bd $1,895
    Base rent
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    4.5 (1)
    1215 D St, Corona, CA 92882
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,895+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    510 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,994+
    2 bd $2,444+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.5 (6)
    3000 Damani Court, Danville, CA 94506
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    Studio $2,013+
    1 bd $2,490+
    2 bd $3,096+
    Total monthly cost
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    3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 41 units available
    Studio $2,041+
    1 bd $2,331+
    2 bd $3,387+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,081+
    1 bd $2,752+
    2 bd $3,081+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 19 units available
    Studio $2,130+
    1 bd $2,492+
    2 bd $3,016+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,210+
    1 bd $2,153+
    2 bd $2,646+
    Base rent
    4.5 (51)
    22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Studio $2,184+
    1 bd $2,686+
    2 bd $3,328+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $2,195
    1 bd $3,095
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,199+
    2 bd $2,655+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (40)
    21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $2,260+
    2 bd $2,599+
    Total monthly cost
    21530 Califa St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,268+
    1 bd $3,228+
    Base rent
    840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $2,432+
    2 bd $2,789+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (31)
    17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $2,654+
    2 bd $2,463+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,471+
    2 bd $3,045+
    3 bd $4,215+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (21)
    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 24 units available
    1 bd $2,495+
    2 bd $3,232+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (108)
    18944 Vickie Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,660+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
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    1 bd $2,723+
    2 bd $3,240+
    Base rent
    4.5 (1)
    1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    2 bd $2,835+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (9)
    218 Valley Creek Lane, Danville, CA 94526
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $2,995
    2 bd $3,200+
    Total monthly cost
    214 Villa Garden Dr., Mill Valley, CA 94941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rewards
    2 bd $3,245+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    1270 Coronado Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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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 $21,731.

How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?

There are 13594 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in California?

The average California cheap apartment size is 594 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 11,011 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.