
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calpine, CA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Altitude by Vintage

Westwood Sierra Apartments

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Talus Point

Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments

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Sage by Vintage

Copper Mesa

Zephyr Pointe
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Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+

Shoreline Plaza

Sierra Village

Stardust Apartments

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Club Ambassador

Sierra Sage Apartments

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Sky Vista Commons North

Apex at Sky Valley
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BOULDERS-RENO

Westlook Resort Living

Sawmill Heights

VISTA POINT

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The Peak at Sky Mountain

Austin Crest Apartments

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The Kallan

Park Place (Reno)
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The Bungalows at Sky Vista

Northwind Apartments

Manzanita Gate Apartments

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Montebello at Summit Ridge

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The Retreat Luxury Apartments & Townhomes

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Overlook at Keystone Canyon

Coburn Crossing
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Idlewild

Lakes at Lemmon Valley

15502 Donner Pass Rd

Aviana at Tuscany

3575 Gypsum Rd

Canyon's Edge Apartments

6850 Sharlands Ave

The Park at Idlewild
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9242 Running Dog Cir

6521 Flower St

6785 Lotus St

1300 Regency Way
Calpine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calpine?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpine Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $799 | $2,270 |
| Calpine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,100 | $2,350 |
| Calpine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,350 | $2,660 |
| Calpine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,236 | $3,371 |
| Calpine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,814 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Calpine Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Calpine, CA is a Studio unit found at Altitude by Vintage in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $980. Zephyr Pointe in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calpine apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Shoreline Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,245 |
| Stardust Apartments | 1/1 West | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,414 |
| Sierra Sage Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
| Club Ambassador | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| Sky Vista Commons North | Plan A North | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calpine, CA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calpine area is the $1.69 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Lemmon Drive in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Calpine apartment is the Obsidian Model at BOULDERS-RENO starting at $2,114 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calpine apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Lemmon Drive | Plan 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| BOULDERS-RENO | Obsidian | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| VISTA POINT | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Manzanita Gate Apartments | Yosemite | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Westlook Resort Living | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Club Ambassador | Townhome 2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Idlewild | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sierra Sage Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calpine Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calpine?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calpine is at Altitude by Vintage listed at $980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calpine Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calpine Apartment is $1,185 at Zephyr Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calpine Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calpine is starting from $1,245 at Idlewild.
What is the most affordable Calpine Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Calpine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude by Vintage and starts from $1,399.
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