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Cheap Apartments for Rent in California

7,212 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California. 7,212 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • 7911 Blackburn Ave. Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    7911 Blackburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048
    STUDIO $50
    1 BED $1,762
    2 BEDS $1,576
  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $4,600
  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+

Apartments Under $200

  • a colorful sunset over a bridge over a body of water
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    Stay Coronado Admin Office, Coronado, CA 92178
    STUDIO $100
  • a house with a driveway and a tree in front of it
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    4787 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $100
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964
  • a white house with a yard and a sidewalk in front of it
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    2265 San Anseline LLC, Long Beach, CA 90815
    STUDIO $150
    1 BED $2,550
    2 BEDS $2,950

Apartments Under $300

  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+
  • a house with a yard in front of it
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    1020 Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,650
  • a balcony overlooking a yard with a tree and palm trees
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    1165-1173 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • a building on the corner of a city street
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    PAGE, San Francisco, CA 94117
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $2,500
    2 BEDS $2,396+
  • a clean safe and exclusive place to store your rvs in the san g
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    1253 Lone Hill, Glendora, CA 91741
    STUDIO $250
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  • front view of an apartment building with a gate and sidewalk
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    4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • a living room with chairs and a coffee table
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    REDWOOD BUILDING 20200-20212 REDWOOD ROAD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
    STUDIO $250
  • a building on the corner of a city street
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    C/O 1167 MISSION ST., 4TH FL., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
    STUDIO $260
    2 BEDS $692
    3 BEDS $704+

Apartments Under $400

  • a house with a sidewalk and a palm tree in front of it
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    OCEAN, Long Beach, CA 90803
    STUDIO $300
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,650

Apartments Under $600

  • a small bedroom with a bed and a rug and a nightstand with pillows
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    536 5Th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
    STUDIO $512
  • a blue car parked in front of a house
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    2017 Rainbow Valley Boulevard, Fallbrook, CA 92028
    STUDIO $520
    1 BED $1,550

Apartments Under $700

  • the street is full of rvs and cars parked on the side of the road
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    110 North Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
    STUDIO $600
    2 BEDS $900
    3 BEDS $1,000
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    582 ROCKY HILL RD, VACAVILLE, CA 95688
    1 BED $611
    3 BEDS $1,694
    4 BEDS $1,890
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1959 Lake Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616
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  • a living room with couches and a table in front of a fireplace
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    9055 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    Income Restricted
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  • a park with picnic tables and tall trees
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    Oakdale Trailer Park, Hayfork, CA 96041
    STUDIO $650
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  • a logo for a company with a wave
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    731 9Th Street Crescent City,, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
    1 BED $660+
    2 BEDS $950
    3 BEDS $1,680
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    2689 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
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  • a rendering of a building with palm trees
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    44063 Beech Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
    1 BED $669
    2 BEDS $800+
    3 BEDS $921+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    717 Alvarado Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    2901 Portage Bay West, Davis, CA 95616
    STUDIO $695+
    1 BED $1,120+
    2 BEDS $700+
  • a renovated kitchen with gray cabinets and white counter tops
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    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-2 B-2, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700
  • 1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-4 B-3 1 Apartment for Rent
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    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-4 B-3, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700
  • a renovated kitchen with gray cabinets and white counter tops
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    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-2 B-4, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700
  • a renovated kitchen with gray cabinets and white counter tops
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    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-1 B-2, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
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    1500 Shasta Drive, Davis, CA 95616
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  • a kitchen with a black refrigerator and a sink
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    400 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
    1 BED $757
    2 BEDS $909
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a sliding glass door
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    1577 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $761+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    415 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $780+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    4339 Galbrath Way, Sacramento, CA 95842
    Income Restricted
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  • a kitchen with a table and a stove and a microwave
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    8102 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    STUDIO $790+
  • vector stock office chair with a cushion icon isolated on a white background vector graphics
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    610-628 So. Dayton St., Tulare, CA 93274
    2 BEDS $800
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  • 102 E. OLIVE Studio Apartment for Rent
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    102 E. OLIVE, FRESNO, CA 93728
    STUDIO $800
  • a white building with a black fence and palm trees
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    1423 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    STUDIO $824
    1 BED $1,800
  • a living room with a table and a couch
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    2120 Cowell Blvd., Davis, CA 95618
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,370+
    4 BEDS $825+
  • a living room with a couch and pillows and a picture on the wall
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    1460 Highway 99, Gridley, CA 95948
    1 BED $841
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • 408 N. CALAVERAS 1 Apartment for Rent
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    408 N. CALAVERAS, FRESNO, CA 93701
    1 BED $850
  • 3141 E. MONTECITO 1 Apartment for Rent
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    3141 E. MONTECITO, FRESNO, CA 93702
    1 BED $850
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  • 1424 E. BELMONT 1 Apartment for Rent
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    1424 E. BELMONT, FRESNO, CA 93701
    1 BED $850
  • 1636 E. PINE 1 Apartment for Rent
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    1636 E. PINE, FRESNO, CA 93728
    1 BED $850
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    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    STUDIO $1,769+
    1 BED $1,957+
    2 BEDS $1,954+
  • Clubhouse at Rancho Los Feliz Kitchen at Rancho Los Feliz Apartment Homes
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    3205 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039
    10 Units available
    STUDIO $1,931+
    1 BED $2,635+
    2 BEDS $3,879+
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    Surrounded by lush foliage and beautiful, mature trees, Rancho Los Feliz is an apartment community located near the iconic Griffith Park. Its prime location also provides convenient access to the LA Zoo, Griffith Observatory, scenic hiking trails as well as fabulous dining and shopping. Rancho Los Feliz apartment homes feature open floor plans with air conditioning, and some units have fabulous views of the Los Feliz Golf Course.

    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Large Closets
  • a kitchen with a counter top and a stove top oven at Tesoro Senior Apartments, California, 91326 a bedroom with a large bed and two night stands with lamps at Tesoro Senior Apartments, Porter Ranch, California
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    11415 Porter Ranch Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91326
    9 Units available
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $2,294+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Dishwasher
    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
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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 $65 and $18,285.

How many cheap rentals are available in California on RentCafe?

There are 9536 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in California were last updated on 5 Apr 2026.

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

The average California cheap apartment size is 581 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 7,212 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 $2,628 per month so any rental south of $2,103 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, California rents go as low as $150/mo.

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