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Apartments for Rent in California under $1000

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Apartments for Rent in California under $1000. 826 Rentals Available
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    2265 San Anseline LLC, Long Beach, CA 90815
    STUDIO $150
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    16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $950+
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    1666 Davinci Court, Davis, CA 95618
    4 BEDS $850+
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    2689 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
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    1338 North Gordon Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
    STUDIO $781+
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    935 Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94133
    1 BED $995+
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    417 N. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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    1423 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    STUDIO $824
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    3440 E. Ransom Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    2 BEDS $899+
    4 BEDS $995+
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    3420 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
    1 BED $1
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    1201 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    731 9Th Street Crescent City,, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
    1 BED $660+
    2 BEDS $950
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    OCEAN, Long Beach, CA 90803
    STUDIO $300
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    8712 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    11755 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    1221 North Cedar Street, Chico, CA 95926
    2 BEDS $975
    4 BEDS $845
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    610-628 So. Dayton St., Tulare, CA 93274
    2 BEDS $800
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    4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $250
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    915 W Miner St., Yreka, CA 96097
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $975
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    11811 W. Washington Place, Mar Vista, CA 90066
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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    929 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    4 BEDS $650
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    920 Larkin St., Salinas, CA 93907
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    68605 Corral Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    1857 N. Wilton Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90028
    STUDIO $1,000+
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    1024 West 24Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    1 BED $713+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in California last updated?

Prices and availability in California were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in California?

The best apartments in California are: La Serena, Pacific Oaks, Sumida Gardens Apartments, Patterson Place and Siena Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in California?

In California, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of California's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in California under $1,000 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in California for less than $1,000 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 826 available units in California, renting for under $1,000. On average, $865 can get you 776 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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