
Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, MO from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Colonial West

Peppertree Apartments

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Lake View

Lofts at Cherry Hill - West Village

Swan Lake

Lofts at Cherry Hill - East Village

1607 W Main St

406 W Southampton Dr

205 E Johnson Ave

2401 Willow Dr
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302 Oak St

4609 Brandon Woods St
California, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $550 | $1,660 |
| California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $510 | $2,861 |
| California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $542 | $2,100 |
| California 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $649 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in California, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $550. Forest Village in the Broadway Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schrimpf Management | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Forest Village | FV-A | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
| Rock Quarry Village | Hermitage 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| deVille I Properties LLC | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Springbrook Park Apartments | Slate | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Park View | Park View - 3 bed 3 bath | 3BR,3BA | $1,595 |
| Walkers Ridge | The Shannon | 4BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MO and Nearby
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $0.39 price per square foot The Mizzou Model at The Row in the starting from $699. The second greatest value California apartment is the The Lyman Model at Walkers Ridge starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Broadway Farms 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row | The Mizzou | 4BR,3BA | $0.39 |
| Walkers Ridge | The Lyman | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| deVille I Properties LLC | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Park View | Park View - 3 bed 3 bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.16 |
| The Lyfe @ Missouri | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Schrimpf Management | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Forest Village | FV-C | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Springbrook Park Apartments | Slate | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 $550 at Schrimpf Management.
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 $595 at Schrimpf Management.
What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Schrimpf Management and starts from $795.
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