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Apartments for Rent in California under $1300

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Apartments for Rent in California under $1300. 1,437 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
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  • 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
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    2689 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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  • 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 pool at the desert palace hotel in palm springs
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    37111 Cathedral Cyn Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    STUDIO $1,050
    1 BED $1,295
  • 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+
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  • a house with a garden and a staircase
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    417 N. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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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
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
  • 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
  • the swimming pool at our apartments with mountains in the background
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    686 E. Cottonwood Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    STUDIO $1,295+
  • 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 large brick building on the corner of a street
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    862 S. Catalina Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    STUDIO $1,295+
  • a living room with a black leather couch and a fireplace
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    2081 Sylvan Way, Lodi, CA 95242
    2 BEDS $1,295
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    740 S. Carondelet St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
    STUDIO $1,300+
  • the logo for the rosano property management company
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    10937 South Avenue Lenox, INGLEWOOD, CA 90304
    STUDIO $375+
  • a spacious living room with carpet and a door to a bedroom
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    3900 Roxanne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90008
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  • 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
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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 21 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.

Search for apartments in California under $1,300

There’s more than one way to spend $1,300 on rent in California, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,300 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,300 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in California. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 575 apartments for rent below $1,300 in California for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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