
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, KY from $600 (45 Rentals)
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Amelia Court Apartments

Long Acres Apartments

Eastgate Woods Apartments

Crown Crossing Apartments

125 Starling Road

Norse Landing

Shayler Brook Apartments
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Mallard Glen

The Links

Timber Trails

ReNew 3902

Oakmont Flats Apartments

Shayler Glen

Harbour Cove Apartments

The Retreat at Stillmeadow

Arbors of Anderson
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Courtyards at Amelia Olive Branch

LakePointe Apartments

Stone Creek Apartments

Silverwoods Landing

Glen Hollow

Avalon - Forum, LLC - AVA

Stonegate Apartments

Little Creek Townhomes

824 Clough Pike
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Maple Grove Apartments

Liberty Trace Apartments

Deer Pointe Apartments

Culver Court Apartments

3891-3893 Bennett Rd

Maplewood

933-937 Highland Ave

Colonial Terrace Apartments

1822 Pearl St
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Wilma Ct Apartments

Waterbury Apartments

4368 Eastern Ave

961 Golfview Dr

Sparta Communities

1650 Bethel-New Richmond Rd

1111 OH-133

One30 at Stonegate

2791 Madison Ave
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California, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Studio Apartments | $749 | $615 | $1,085 |
| California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $720 | $2,030 |
| California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $940 | $2,817 |
| California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,120 | $2,353 |
| California 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,813 | $1,813 |
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in California, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Amelia Court Apartments in the Forest Glen neighborhood priced from $815. The Links in the Legend Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Links | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Eastgate Woods Apartments | Marigold | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| ReNew 3902 | Findlay | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Timber Trails | MAPLE l | 2BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Harbour Cove Apartments | Small/ 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Oakmont Flats Apartments | 1x1B R | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Arbors of Anderson | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Retreat at Stillmeadow | Westchester | 2BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| LakePointe Apartments | Senna | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, KY and Nearby
As of June 05, 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 Northern Kentucky neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Grove Townhomes | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Norse Landing | 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex 1,200SqFt | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Kennedys Landing | The Altitude | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Olive Branch Townhomes | Three Bedroom Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Retreat at Stillmeadow | Palm Springs | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Union Commons | B1b 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | Brand New Renovated Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Timber Trails | MAPLE l | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Harbour Cove Apartments | Small/ 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Amelia Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $1,041 at Eastgate Woods Apartments.
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.
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