Cheap Apartments for Rent near California, KY from $600 (51 Rentals)

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824 Clough Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

824 Clough Pike

824 Clough PikeCincinnati, OH 45245
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Mary Ingles Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mary Ingles Place

5316 Mary Ingles HwyMelbourne, KY 41059

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Maplewood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood

822 Clough PikeCincinnati, OH 45245
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Wilma Ct Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Ct Apartments

3935-3939 Wilma CtCincinnati, OH 45245
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Waterbury Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterbury Apartments

4140 Mount Carmel Tobasco RdCincinnati, OH 45255
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235 Mulberry St

FelicityOH45120
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One30 at Stonegate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One30 at Stonegate

7945 Stonegate DrCincinnati, OH 45255

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California, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California, KY is a Studio unit found at Mary Ingles Place in the Outer Southeast Hamilton neighborhood priced from $615. Amelia Court Apartments in the Forest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Ingles PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$615
Amelia Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$815
Mallard Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$997
The Links1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Timber TrailsASH1BR,1BA$1,000
Oakmont Flats Apartments1x1A R1BR,1BA$1,055
ReNew 3902Rhine1BR,1BA$1,089
Eastgate Woods ApartmentsMarigold2BR,1BA$1,107
Harbour Cove ApartmentsSmall/ 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,123
The Retreat at StillmeadowWestchester2BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, KY and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Anderson Grove Townhomes in the in the Liberty Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value California apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex 1,200SqFt Model at Norse Landing starting at $1,615 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Campbell County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anderson Grove Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.34
Norse Landing3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex 1,200SqFt3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Brandychase ApartmentsBRD - 2/2 Split2BR,2BA$1.40
Olive Branch TownhomesThree Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.30
The Retreat at StillmeadowWestchester2BR,1BA$1.09
Union CommonsB3b ANSI ADA 60%2BR,2BA$1.39
Glen Hollow2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Stone Creek ApartmentsBrand New Renovated Two Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.33
Harbour Cove ApartmentsSmall/ 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Amelia Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment is $815 at Amelia Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California is starting from $997 at Mallard Glen.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Olive Branch Townhomes and starts from $1,435.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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