Cheap Apartments for Rent in California, PA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Cross Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Street Apartments

988 Cross StCalifornia, PA 15419
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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 and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in California, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Senior Housing priced from $775. The Alden in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Senior Housing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The AldenA1R1BR,1BA$779
Annhurst (PA)Studio OStudio,1BA$785
North Ave ApartmentsComfortable 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$850
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$875
Meridian Point1 BR1BR,1BA$900
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Hi Rise1BR,1BA$900
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Cloverleaf Village Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, PA and Nearby

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Riviera Model at Hidden Ridge in the in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,684. 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.
Hidden RidgeThe Riviera2BR,2BA$1.34
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Payne Hill2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
117 Short St, Unit A117 Short St2BR,1BA$0.86
Heritage Hills2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.40
Park Place of South Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 790 sqft1BR,1BA$1.42
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.22
North Ave ApartmentsComfortable 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.21
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
Gateway Senior Housing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in California is at Annhurst (PA) listed at $785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Apartment is $775 at Gateway Senior Housing.

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 North Ave Apartments.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alden and starts from $1,004.

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