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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 9,461 Rentals Available
9,461 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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Studio $1,6952 bd $545+3 bd $550Base rent4.5 (1)1100 Everton Place, Riverside, CA 92507Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
Apartments Under $1,200
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1 bd $1,125+2 bd $1,200+Base rent3.0 (3)551 N Santa Fe St, Hemet, CA 92543Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $1,300
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Studio $1,250+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 $1,275+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 $1,930+Total monthly cost3.5 (7)930 S. Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90006Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Bedroom with large closet and custom shelving to left and bathroom to right. Staged with bed and dresser")
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Apartments Under $1,400
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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 $1,380+Base rent4.5 (1)331 1St Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Apply online • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $1,500
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Studio $1,415+Base rent706 Mcdonald Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,425+Base rent1733 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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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 $1,475+1 bd $1,800+2 bd $2,205Base rent4.5 (2)8111 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda, CA 91335Apply 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 $1,549+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 $1,850+2 bd $2,300+Base rent4.0 (3)414-444 S. Ardmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020Parking • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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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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1 bd $1,575+2 bd $1,570+Base rent4.5 (9)55 W Bullard Ave, Clovis, CA 93612Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,585+1 bd $2,080+2 bd $2,420+Base rent5.0 (1)8735 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304Apply 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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.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 living room and dining room with a couch and a table")
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Studio $1,6402 bd $2,216Base rent4.0 (27)510 E. 3Rd St, Pomona, CA 91766Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,6951 bd $1,995Base rent8626 E. Artesia Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,726+1 bd $2,501+2 bd $3,194+Base rent755 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,758+1 bd $1,904+Base rent4.0 (7)17808 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,815+Base rent4.5 (38)2001 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Cat friendly
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Studio $1,872+1 bd $2,337+2 bd $3,032+Total monthly cost3045 S Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,875+1 bd $2,8952 bd $3,795Total monthly cost3.5 (4)1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $1,877+1 bd $2,331+Base rent3.5 (7)5351 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,927+2 bd $2,068+Total monthly cost2052 Wilkins Ave, Napa, CA 94559Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,987+1 bd $2,212+2 bd $2,635+Base rent4.5 (52)22100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,995+Total monthly cost3.5 (2)510 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,995+2 bd $2,586+Base rent4.5 (6)17171 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,062+1 bd $2,520+2 bd $3,416+Base rent6300 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,074+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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1 bd $2,175+2 bd $2,625+Base rent4.0 (41)21601 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,218+1 bd $2,783+2 bd $3,458+Base rent40 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,262+1 bd $2,513+2 bd $3,242+Base rent4.5 (108)18944 Vickie Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,272+1 bd $2,837+2 bd $3,081+Total monthly cost1200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,447+2 bd $3,195+3 bd $4,299+Base rent4.5 (22)50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,488+2 bd $3,210+Total monthly cost3.5 (16)7039 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $2,554+1 bd $3,056+2 bd $4,597+Base rent3.0 (1)840 Larrabee St, West Hollywood, CA 90069Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,588+1 bd $2,804+Base rent4.5 (1)1150 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,636+2 bd $2,761+Base rent4.0 (2)4408 Mohr Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,654+Base rent3800 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,760+2 bd $2,789+Base rent4.0 (31)17115 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582Apply 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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Ask for pricing4.5 (2)1270 Coronado Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94086Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Ask for pricing4.0 (9)218 Valley Creek Lane, Danville, CA 94526Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricing4.5 (3)117 S. Avenue 64, Los Angeles, CA 90042Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricing5.0 (1)214 Villa Garden Dr., Mill Valley, CA 94941Apply 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 "A swimming pool with a few people in it at night.")
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.jpg?width=480&quality=90 "Resort Style Outdoor Pool at G12 Apartments in Los Angeles, CA 90015")
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&cropxunits=300&cropyunits=256&width=480&quality=90 "Woodbridge Apartments: Plan 2B Kitchen")
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.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 $20,255.
How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?
There are 11967 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 2 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in California?
The average California cheap apartment size is 591 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 9,461 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 $2,672 per month so any rental south of $2,138 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, California rents go as low as $545/mo.