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Weathered Rock II
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Weathered Rock II

833 Weathered Rock RdJefferson City, MO 65101
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $595. deVille I Properties LLC 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 Management2 Bedroom Apartments2BR, 1BA$595
deVille I Properties LLC2 bedroom 1.5 bath Apartment2BR, 1BA$800
Weathered Rock II2x22BR, 2BA$800
Southern Hills Town Houses and ApartmentsDeluxe Two Bedroom Apartment2BR, 1BA$900
Forest VillageFV-A2BR, 1BA$993
Rock Bridge Meadows Apartments8-Plex2BR, 1BA$1,050
Gentry III2X12BR, 1BA$1,352
Springbrook Park ApartmentsSlate1BR, 1BA$1,405
Storyboard on HilltopHilltop C13BR, 2BA$1,475
Park ViewPark View - 3 bed 3 bath3BR, 3BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, MO and Nearby

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $0.40 price per square foot The Mizzou Model at The Row starting from $719. The second greatest value California apartment is the The Dearborne Model at Walkers Ridge in the Broadway Farms neighborhood starting at $2,700 with a $1.50 price per square foot. 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$0.40
Walkers RidgeThe Dearborne4BR, 2.5BA$1.50
Park ViewPark View - 3 bed 3 bath3BR, 3BA$1.16
Lake View3 Bed 3 Bath Apartment3BR, 3BA$1.24
Schrimpf Management2 Bedroom Apartments2BR, 2BA$0.56
Weathered Rock II3x23BR, 2BA$1.12
Storyboard on HilltopHilltop B12BR, 1BA$1.33
deVille I Properties LLC2 bedroom 1.5 bath Apartment2BR, 1.5BA$0.95
Forest VillageFV-D2BR, 1BA$1.44
Rock Bridge Meadows Apartments8-Plex2BR, 1BA$1.31

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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 $1,405 at Springbrook Park 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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