Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, MD from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Great Mills Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Great Mills Court

45990 Great Mills CtLexington Park, MD 20653
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Patuxent Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patuxent Cove

46472 Admiral LnLexington Park, MD 20653
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Chancellors Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chancellors Run

45882 Chancellors Run CtGreat Mills, MD 20634

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California, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Spring Valley Apartments in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood priced from $1,246. Admiral's Landing in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring Valley Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,246
Admiral's Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,300
St. Marys Landing Apartments and TownhomesStudio - 321 sqftStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MD

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $2.06 price per square foot The Chesapeake - FURNISHED Model at Villas at Greenview West in the in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value California apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Spring Valley Apartments starting at $1,561 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Westbury Single Family 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.
Villas at Greenview WestThe Chesapeake - FURNISHED3BR,2.5BA$2.06
Spring Valley Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.32
Hickory Hills East, LLCOxford2BR,2BA$1.39
Admiral's Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Settler's LandingAvery1BR,1BA$2.42
Park Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.45
St. Marys Landing Apartments and TownhomesStudio - 321 sqftStudio ,1BA$4.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in California is at St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment is $1,680 at St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes.

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 $1,246 at Spring Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Admiral's Landing and starts from $1,500.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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