Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)

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6060 Colter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6060 Colter Ave

6060 Colter AveCincinnati, OH 45230

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Kent Apartments
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Kent Apartments

20-40 Pleasant AveFort Thomas, KY 41075
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742 S Fort Thomas Ave
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742 S Fort Thomas Ave

742 S Fort Thomas AveFort Thomas, KY 41075
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California, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at 2351 Beechmont Ave. priced from $799. Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2351 Beechmont Ave.2323 #9Studio,1BA$799
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5615 Beechmont1BR,1BA$850
Arborstone ApartmentsOne Bed w/ Office1BR,1BA$899
Beechmont Bluffs1 Bedroom without a balcony1BR,1BA$900
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, OH

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.32 price per square foot 23 Park Pl Model at 23 Park Pl, Unit 2 in the in the California neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Beechmont Towers Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the California 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.
23 Park Pl, Unit 223 Park Pl2BR,1BA$1.32
Beechmont Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Beacon Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
1824 Mears Ave2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Highland RidgeSunset1BR,1BA$1.49
4015 Eastern Ave, Unit 44015 Eastern Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1.46
Beechmont Bluffs1 Bedroom with balcony1BR,1BA$1.50
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5615 Beechmont1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
California, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #29

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the California Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $850 at Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave.

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 $1,099 at Arborstone Apartments.

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