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California, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,227 | $3,155 |
California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,035 | $4,096 |
California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,142 | $4,818 |
California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,375 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Spring Valley Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,246 |
Admiral's Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 321 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MD and Nearby
As of July 31, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villas at Greenview West | The Chesapeake - FURNISHED | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.06 |
Spring Valley Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Apartments of Wildewood | (Piney Point)Grammercy | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Admiral's Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Park Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Spark Pax River | Radiate | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Settler's Landing | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
St. Marys Landing Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 321 sqft | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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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 $1,567 at Spark Pax River.
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 Spring Valley Apartments and starts from $1,561.
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