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Apartments for Rent in California under $1200

1,270 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in California under $1200. 1,270 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a white couch and a dining room table
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    1405 Cypress Point Ln, Ventura, CA 93003
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $950+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1666 Davinci Court, Davis, CA 95618
    4 BEDS $850+
  • a living room with a black leather couch and a television
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    1074 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804
    2 BEDS $1,010
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  • a white building with a fence and a car parked in front of it
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    3525 Lyon Ave, OAKLAND, CA 94601
    STUDIO $300+
    1 BED $560+
    2 BEDS $1,169
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen in the background
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    2689 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a large swimming pool in front of an apartment building
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    5800 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608
    STUDIO $1,181+
  • the facade of a building with an archway in front of it
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    1338 North Gordon Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
    STUDIO $781+
  • a small kitchen with a microwave and a table
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    935 Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94133
    1 BED $995+
  • a house with a garden and a staircase
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    417 N. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
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  • a white building with a black fence and palm trees
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    1423 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    STUDIO $824
  • a car parked in front of an apartment building
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    2810 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    7321 Auburn Oaks Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
    STUDIO $1,185+
  • a living room with a leather couch and a tv
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    3440 E. Ransom Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    2 BEDS $899+
    4 BEDS $995+
  • a view of the deck from inside a house with large windows
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    3420 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
    1 BED $1
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
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    1201 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1100 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
    STUDIO $1,099
    1 BED $1,199
  • 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
  • a house with a sidewalk and a palm tree in front of it
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    OCEAN, Long Beach, CA 90803
    STUDIO $300
  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
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    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
  • a living room with couches and chairs and large windows
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    6650 Crosswoods Cir., Citrus Heights, CA 95621
    STUDIO $1,195
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table with chairs
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    8712 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table in front of a kitchen
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    27 N 6Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    2 BEDS $1,015
    3 BEDS $1,030
    4 BEDS $1,010
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    433 Midvale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024
    4 BEDS $1,105+
    5 BEDS $1,105+
    7 BEDS $1,090+
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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 5 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in California?

The best apartments in California are: L'Estancia, Sunset Barrington Gardens, Park Place, Tesoro Senior Apartments and Mariners Village.

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.

Renting apartments in California under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in California under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In California, where the average rent is $954 per month, there are 1,270 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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