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Apartments for Rent in California under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in California under $2000. 6,811 Rentals Available
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    534 E Boone St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    1 BED $1,919+
  • 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 living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    6333 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    STUDIO $1,974+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a laundry room
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    4291 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a rendering of a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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    412 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,950+
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a table
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    8507 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
    1 BED $1,685+
  • a renovated living room with a carpet and mirrored closet doors
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    228 W. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745
    STUDIO $1,545
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    101 BRIDEWELL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
    STUDIO $1,846+
  • 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+
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  • 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
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a tall white building with a fire escape
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    1080 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,000+
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a kitchen
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    1400 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    STUDIO $1,835+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a refrigerator
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    2500 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,981+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
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    553 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
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    1611 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
    STUDIO $1,992+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    6835 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    STUDIO $1,550
    1 BED $1,750
  • the living room of a house with white walls and a rug in the center of
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    1025 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,695
  • 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 ceiling fan and a television
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    27250 Nicolas Road, Temecula, CA 92591
    1 BED $1,759+
  • 1212 West Center St Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1212 West Center St, Manteca, CA 95337
    STUDIO $1,450+
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $1,750+
  • 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
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
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    12159 Calle Sombra, Moreno Valley, CA 92557
    1 BED $1,903+
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    3339 S. Canfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034
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    1 BED $1,324+
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  • 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+
    2 BEDS $1,510+
    3 BEDS $1,941+
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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.

Renting apartments in California under $2,000

Searching for apartments for rent in California under $2,000 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 $1,990 per month, there are 6,811 units available for less than $2,000. 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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