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

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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 2 Beds unit found at North Ave Apartments priced from $825. 235 West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Ave ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$825
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$849
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Meridian Point1 BR1BR,1BA$900
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Hi Rise1BR,1BA$900
The AldenA3P1BR,1BA$904
Apartments at Logan StationOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Park Place of South Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 745 sqft1BR,1BA$960
Cloverleaf Village Apartments2 Bedroom w/ Smaller Kitchen2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, PA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $0.48 price per square foot 552 National Pike W Model at 552 National Pike W, Unit 552 in the starting from $950. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crossroad Towers starting at $1,515 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Lincoln Place 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.
552 National Pike W, Unit 552552 National Pike W2BR,1BA$0.48
Crossroad Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Hidden RidgeThe Regal2BR,2BA$1.42
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Highfield Crossing2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Cloverleaf Village Apartments2 Bedroom w/ Smaller Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.43
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
North Ave ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.18
Meridian Point1 BR1BR,1BA$1.64

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54 / 100

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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 $849 at 235 West.

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 $825 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 North Ave Apartments and starts from $925.

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