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Apartments for Rent in California under $800

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Apartments for Rent in California under $800. 339 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 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
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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 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 logo for a company with a wave
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    731 9Th Street Crescent City,, CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
    1 BED $660+
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  • 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 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 kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and stove
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    11755 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • vector stock office chair with a cushion icon isolated on a white background vector graphics
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    610-628 So. Dayton St., Tulare, CA 93274
    2 BEDS $800
  • 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 kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and white appliances
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    929 Nord Ave, Chico, CA 95926
    4 BEDS $650
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  • a house with a backyard with a playground
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    920 Larkin St., Salinas, CA 93907
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a floor plan of a apt with a bedroom and a bathroom
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    1024 West 24Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    1 BED $713+
  • a house with a yard in front of it
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    1020 Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
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    1500 Shasta Drive, Davis, CA 95616
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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 flower garden in front of a house
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    950 Nantucket Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a sliding glass door
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    1577 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710
    2 BEDS $761+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    3320 North Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
    1 BED $685
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $90+
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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 19 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 $800

Searching for apartments for rent in California under $800 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 $562 per month, there are 339 units available for less than $800. 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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