Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (28 Rentals)

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The Roxbury
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Roxbury

6217 Roxbury StCincinnati, OH 45230

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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 Arborstone Apartments priced from $760. Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arborstone ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$760
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5571 Beechmont1BR,1BA$870
1923 Sutton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
2323 Beechmont Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$899
2351 Beechmont Ave.2323 #21BR,1BA$899
Beechmont Bluffs1 Bedroom with balcony1BR,1BA$900
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$915
Washington House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, OH

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.04 price per square foot 4002 Eastern Ave Model at 4002 Eastern Ave, Unit 1 in the in the California neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value California apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Beechmont Towers Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 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.
4002 Eastern Ave, Unit 14002 Eastern Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
Beechmont Towers Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
Blue Valley Flats3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Hampton Farms ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$1.54
Beacon Tower2 BR2BR,1BA$1.33
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
1604 Sutton Ave, Unit 41604 Sutton Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
4015 Eastern Ave, Unit 64015 Eastern Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
Beechmont Bluffs1 Bedroom with balcony1BR,1BA$1.50
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5571 Beechmont1BR,1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
California, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #41

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 $870 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.

What is the most affordable California Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blue Valley Flats and starts from $1,349.

Expert Rental Resources

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!