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Apartments for Rent in California under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in California under $1500. 2,243 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
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  • a large living room with a pool table in the middle
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    5757 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
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    1 BED $1,350+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and gray counter tops
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    501 S. Grand View St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
    STUDIO $1,495
  • 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 a round table and chairs and a chandelier
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    2619 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057
    STUDIO $1,495
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  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    3339 S. Canfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034
    1 BED $1,324+
  • a large white apartment building with trees in front of it
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    5105 Inglewood Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
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  • a large living room with furniture and a ceiling fan
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    100 Penzance AVE, Chico, CA 95973
    1 BED $1,454+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $950+
  • a kitchen with an island and a stove and a refrigerator
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    19609 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
    STUDIO $1,485+
  • an empty living room with wood floors and a kitchen
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    624 23Rd St, Sacramento, CA 95811
    1 BED $1,450
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1666 Davinci Court, Davis, CA 95618
    4 BEDS $850+
  • a water fountain in front of a stone wall next to a swimming pool
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    10250 Country Club Dr., Jurupa Valley, CA 91752
    STUDIO $1,320+
    1 BED $1,460
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and a sink
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    148 S Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a window
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    634 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a counter top
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    2805 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA 95354
    1 BED $1,470+
  • a large swimming pool in front of an apartment building
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    5800 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608
    STUDIO $1,181+
    1 BED $1,389+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    433 E. 3Rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
    STUDIO $1,375
  • a courtyard with palm trees and a white building
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    3184 W. 8Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
    STUDIO $555+
    1 BED $1,060+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1500 7Th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
    STUDIO $1,350+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a white stove
    Today

    1257 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
    STUDIO $1,150
    1 BED $1,450+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    12286 Baja Panorama, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    1 BED $1,300
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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 6 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 housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of California's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 54% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in California under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in California under $1,500 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 $1,384 per month, there are 2,243 units available for less than $1,500. 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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