Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, PA from $400 (62 Rentals)

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RiverWood Apartments
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$500 - $1,100
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

RiverWood Apartments

128-130 Wood StCalifornia, PA 15419
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property at 506 3rd St

$510

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$510

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$510

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

506 3rd St

CaliforniaPA15419
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320 3rd St, Unit B
$700
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$700

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$700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

320 3rd St, Unit B

320 3rd StCalifornia, PA 15419
property at 825 Wood St

$775

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$775

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$775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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825 Wood St, Unit 831

825 Wood St
CaliforniaPA15419

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property at 49 3rd St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

49 3rd St

CaliforniaPA15419
property at 85 2nd St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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85 2nd St

CaliforniaPA15419
property at 217 5th St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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217 5th St

CaliforniaPA15419
property at 193 Beazell St

$990

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$990

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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193 Beazell St

CaliforniaPA15419
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670 Park St
Studio Apartments

670 Park St

670 Park StCalifornia, PA 15419
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Cross Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Street Apartments

988 Cross StCalifornia, PA 15419
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property at 336 Union St

$650 - $750

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$650 - $750

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Jul 15

336 Union St

BrownsvillePA15417

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Mountainview Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mountainview Gardens

204 Mountainview GdnsWaynesburg, PA 15370
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Berkely Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Berkely Manor

320 W Berkeley StUniontown, PA 15401
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Westmoreland Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westmoreland Hills

1300 Gurley DrScottdale, PA 15683
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California, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California, PA is a Studio unit found at 670 Park St in the Washington County neighborhood priced from $495. RiverWood Apartments in the Washington County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
670 Park St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$495
RiverWood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
Highfield Crossing1 BD1BR,1BA$825
The AldenS1RStudio,1BA$829
North Ave ApartmentsComfortable 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, PA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Virginia Manor Apartments in the in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value California apartment is the 602 2nd St Model at 602 2nd St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Washington County 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.
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
602 2nd St, Unit B602 2nd St4BR,1BA$1.20
Highfield Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
228 3rd St, Unit A228 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.94
131 Union St, Unit B131 Union St2BR,1BA$0.83
117 Short St, Unit C117 Short St1BR,1BA$0.79
North Ave ApartmentsComfortable 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.21
320 3rd St, Unit B320 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.08
670 Park St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$0.99
704 Washington Ave704 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.15

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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 $750 at RiverWood 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 $850 at RiverWood Apartments.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cloverleaf Village Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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