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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 North Ave Apartments priced from $750. Annhurst in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $769. Here is today’s list of the most affordable California apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Ave Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
AnnhurstStudioStudio,1BA$769
The AldenA31BR,1BA$784
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$849
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, PA and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Regal Model at Hidden Ridge in the in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Virginia Manor Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.81 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 Regal2BR,2BA$1.41
Virginia Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Heritage Hills2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.60
Park Place of South Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 745 sqft1BR,1BA$1.39
235 WestOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Cloverleaf Towers1BR 1BA Garden1BR,1BA$1.29
Briarwood GardensBriarwood 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Cloverleaf Village Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.50
North Ave Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.34
Meridian Point1 BR1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about California

What type of rentals are currently available in California?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in California, PA with pricing that ranges from $694 to $4,861. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in California ranging from $625 to $2,120.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in California?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in California ranges from $625 to $2,120 with an average monthly rent of $1,126.

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