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Apartments for Rent in California under $500

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Apartments for Rent in California under $500. 84 Rentals Available
  • 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 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 house with a sidewalk and a palm tree in front of it
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    OCEAN, Long Beach, CA 90803
    STUDIO $300
  • front view of an apartment building with a gate and sidewalk
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    4792 E. Malta Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $250
  • a house with a yard in front of it
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    1020 Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
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  • a balcony overlooking a yard with a tree and palm trees
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    1165-1173 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
  • a building on the corner of a city street
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    PAGE, San Francisco, CA 94117
    STUDIO $250
  • a house with a driveway and a tree in front of it
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    4787 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
    STUDIO $100
  • an apartment building with a street in front of it
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    4280 Lindblade Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
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    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
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  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+
  • a living room with chairs and a coffee table
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    REDWOOD BUILDING 20200-20212 REDWOOD ROAD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
    STUDIO $250
  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
  • 2933 S. CHESTNUT Studio Apartment for Rent
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    2933 S. CHESTNUT, FRESNO, CA 93727
    STUDIO $500
  • 7911 Blackburn Ave. Studio Apartment for Rent
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    7911 Blackburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048
    STUDIO $50
  • a clean safe and exclusive place to store your rvs in the san g
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    1253 Lone Hill, Glendora, CA 91741
    STUDIO $250
  • a building with a fire escape on the side of a street
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    744 Guerrero Street-YNRT, San Francisco, CA 94110
    STUDIO $50
  • a small white house with a porch and a door
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    2950 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
    2 BEDS $293+
  • a street sign in front of a building
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    18150 S Prairie, Torrance, CA 90504
    STUDIO $50
  • a building with a stone wall and windows on it
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    330 Orizaba Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
    STUDIO $125
  • a living room with a blue couch and pillows
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    200 Davey Glen Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
    2 BEDS $3,655
  • this is the symbol for wedding rings
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    2009-2027 Marine Ave., Gardena, CA 90249
    STUDIO $125+
  • a car parked in front of a brick building
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    126 W. Whiting Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
    STUDIO $100+
  • a home gym with exercise equipment and a television
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    1408 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    STUDIO $100+
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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 9 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 $500

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 84 apartments for rent in California from 65 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $500, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

California is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $500 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $125 in California, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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