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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 11,434 Rentals Available
11,434 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $500 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,600
Apartments Under $500
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Studio $1,6952 bd $5703 bd $485+Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
Apartments Under $1,200
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Studio $1,1051 bd $1,305+2 bd $1,853Base rent5.0 (1)201 S Columbia St., Hemet, CA 92544Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,275+Base rent3.5 (2)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $1,300
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Studio $1,277+1 bd $1,905+Total monthly cost3.5 (6)930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,295+2 bd $1,695Total monthly cost3.0 (3)150 Lincoln Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $1,400
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1 bd $1,387+2 bd $1,592+Base rent4.5 (9)55 W Bullard Ave, Clovis, CA 93612Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
Apartments Under $1,500
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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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Studio $1,499+1 bd $1,7942 bd $2,216Base rent4.0 (27)510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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 $1,510Base rent4.5 (1)331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,525+Base rent7466 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,525+1 bd $1,7752 bd $2,175Base rent3.5 (10)19609 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,531+1 bd $1,666+2 bd $2,240+Base rent4.0 (3)13325 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,549+Base rent1733 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,550+1 bd $1,750+Base rent706 Mcdonald Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 $1,590+1 bd $1,725+Base rent4.5 (2)8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,614+1 bd $2,368+2 bd $3,077+Base rent755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,6252 bd $1,799+Base rent4.5 (1)1215 D St, Corona, CA 92882Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $1,640+1 bd $2,095+2 bd $2,205+Base rent4.0 (4)150 Foothill Blvd, Pomona, CA 91767Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,649+1 bd $2,299Base rent701 S. Gramercy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,659+1 bd $2,334+Base rent3.5 (7)5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,665+1 bd $1,975+Base rent5.0 (1)8735 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,666+1 bd $1,845+Base rent4.0 (7)17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,6952 bd $1,995+Base rent7915 Vineland Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,703Base rent3.5 (3)16200 Vermont Ave, Paramount, CA 90723Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,7252 bd $2,260Base rent615 N. Erie St, Pomona, CA 91768Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,755+2 bd $2,460Base rent8609 De Soto Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,775Base rent4.5 (1)1155 W. 4Th St, Ontario, CA 91762Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,795Base rent4.5 (38)2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Cat friendly
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Studio $1,892+1 bd $1,975+2 bd $2,651+Base rent4.5 (6)17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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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1 bd $1,923+2 bd $2,516+Base rent4.5 (50)22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,9551 bd $2,6952 bd $3,625Base rent3.5 (4)1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,990+2 bd $2,254+Base rent4.5 (16)13292 Lasselle Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,995+Base rent3.5 (3)10304 Tujunga Canyon, Tujunga, CA 91042Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,999+1 bd $2,499+2 bd $2,937+Total monthly cost1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,042+2 bd $2,465+Base rent Income restricted4.5 (6)3000 Damani Court, Danville, CA 94506Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,095+2 bd $2,527+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (43)2000 Bellas Artes Circle, San Ramon, CA 94582Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,122+1 bd $2,524+2 bd $3,245+Base rent40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,160+2 bd $3,589+Base rent4.0 (30)17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,200+1 bd $3,074+Base rent3.0 (1)840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,2751 bd $2,295+2 bd $2,565+Base rent4.0 (40)21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,2761 bd $2,5482 bd $2,847Base rent1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,300+1 bd $2,855+2 bd $3,485+Total monthly cost3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,301+1 bd $2,629+2 bd $3,291+Base rent6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,656+2 bd $2,386+Base rent4.0 (2)4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,454+2 bd $3,219+3 bd $4,194+Base rent4.5 (21)50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,500+Base rent3800 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,8951 bd $3,095Base rent Income restricted5.0 (1)2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A swimming pool in front of a building with trees around it.")
.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.")
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Step into luxury at Cornerstone Apartments with our newly renovated leasing office, featuring sleek updated flooring and modern furniture, designed to elevate your leasing experience.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Step into spacious living - where walk-in closets await to embrace your style and comfort.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Step into luxury and comfort. From the sleek, remodeled kitchen to the airy, freshly painted living spaces, your perfect home awaits.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Dive into luxury living at Cornerstone Apartments! Our newly updated swimming pool is the perfect oasis in sunny Palm Springs. Come take a dip and experience resort-style living at its finest.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Relaxation oasis: Dive into luxury at Cornerstone Apartments, where every dip in our updated pool and hot tub is a retreat under the palms.")
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_PhotoGallery_Optimized.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "the preserve at ballantyne commons community living room")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A kitchen with white cabinets and a blue island.")
.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Pool and Courtyard")
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "A swimming pool with a few people in it at night.")
.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.")
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.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 $100 and $21,715.
How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?
There are 14286 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 11 May 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in California?
The average California cheap apartment size is 614 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.