Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (22 Rentals)

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6060 Colter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6060 Colter Ave

6060 Colter AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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Kent Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 6115-6126 Plymouth Avenue 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
6115-6126 Plymouth AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$799
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5615 Beechmont1BR,1BA$850
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
The Roxbury1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Arborstone ApartmentsOne Bed w/ Office1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, OH

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Beechmont Towers Apartments in the in the California neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2 BR Model at Beacon Tower starting at $1,195 with a $1.33 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.
Beechmont Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Beacon Tower2 BR2BR,1BA$1.33
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Arborstone ApartmentsTwo bed - balcony2BR,1BA$1.53
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Blue Valley Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
224 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 4224 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5615 Beechmont1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
California, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #28

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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