
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, MD from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Apartments of Wildewood

22880 Dement Ln

23228 Daffodil Dr

Apartments of WildeRidge

44790 Locust Ridge Ct

21628 Great Mills Rd
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21614 Great Mills Rd

Spring Valley Apartments

St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes

Great Mills Court

Joe Baker Village 62+ or Disabled

Chancellors Run

20935 Freedom Run Dr
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21705 Great Mills Ln

20934 Freedom Run Dr

Hickory Hills East, LLC

Admiral's Landing

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Patuxent Cove

Spark Pax River
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Riverhill Apartments

46670 Midway Dr
California, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $1,195 | $1,731 |
| California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $900 | $4,438 |
| California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $975 | $2,400 |
| California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,561 | $2,645 |
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in California, MD is a Studio unit found at St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood priced from $1,195. Spring Valley Apartments in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 275 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,246 |
| Hickory Hills East, LLC | Croatan | Studio,1BA | $1,277 |
| Admiral's Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Settler's Landing | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1,742 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MD
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - Renovated Model at Villas at Greenview West in the in the Westbury Single Family neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value California apartment is the The Ascot Model at Apartments of Wildewood starting at $2,150 with a $1.78 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Greenview West | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath - Renovated | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
| Apartments of Wildewood | The Ascot | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Admiral's Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Settler's Landing | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 508 Summerset Ct, Unit 3 bedroom | 508 Summerset Ct | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.18 |
| Hickory Hills East, LLC | Croatan | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 275 sqft | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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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 $1,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment is $1,742 at Settler's Landing.
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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