Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, MO from $400 (33 Rentals)

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1305 W Buchanan StCalifornia, MO 65018
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Weathered Rock II
$800 - $1,300
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Weathered Rock II

833 Weathered Rock RdJefferson City, MO 65101
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Rock Quarry Village
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$1,350 - $1,450
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$1,350 - $1,450
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

Rock Quarry Village

3818 S Rock Quarry RdColumbia, MO 65201
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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. Weathered Rock II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$550
Weathered Rock II2x22BR,2BA$800
Deer Valley ApartmentsSpacious2BR,1BA$1,130
deVille I Properties LLC2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,210
Springbrook Park ApartmentsCove1BR,1BA$1,500
Walkers RidgeThe Dearborne4BR,2BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MO and Nearby

As of July 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 Dearborne Model at Walkers Ridge starting at $2,700 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RowThe Mizzou4BR,3BA$0.39
Walkers RidgeThe Dearborne4BR,2.5BA$1.50
deVille I Properties LLC2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Weathered Rock II3x23BR,2BA$1.12
Deer Valley ApartmentsSpacious2BR,1BA$1.19
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.58
Springbrook Park ApartmentsCove1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California 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 $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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