Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, PA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 506 3rd St

$510

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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506 3rd 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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79 Ash Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Ash Street

79 Ash StCalifornia, PA 15419

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property at 103 High St

$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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103 High St

ElcoPA15434

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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

Work and Live in the Burgh: The Top Employers and Where to Find Your Perfect Pittsburgh Apartment

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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 and Nearby

 

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
79 Ash Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$900
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Hi Rise1BR,1BA$900
Center Grove ApartmentsCenter Grove: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Poets CornerApartment - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Canterbury CourtOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, PA and Nearby

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome w/ Basement Model at Heritage Hills in the in the Clairton neighborhood starting from $1,608. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Virginia Manor Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the East Allegheny 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.
Heritage Hills2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome w/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.28
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
117 Short St117 Short St2BR,1BA$0.86
Mount Vernon ApartmentsMount Vernon: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Center Grove ApartmentsCenter Grove: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Canterbury CourtOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
670 Park St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$0.83
302 Liberty St, Unit 302302 Liberty St2BR,1BA$1.17
133 Ash St, Unit 133 Ash Street133 Ash St1BR,1BA$1.30

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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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