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1545 Sutton Ave
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1545 Sutton Ave

1533 Sutton AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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1954 Rockland Ave
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1954 Rockland Ave

1954 Rockland AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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Royal Cove
$1,060 - $1,436
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Royal Cove

200 Water Works RdFort 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 1 Bed unit found at The Manor priced from $800. 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
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$800
Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont AveOne Bedroom-5571 Beechmont1BR,1BA$870
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Arborstone ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$899
6115-6126 Plymouth Avenue1 bed1BR,1BA$899
1545 Sutton Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, OH

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the California area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Beechmont Towers Apartments in the in the California neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value California apartment is the 2bed, 2bath Model at 1809-1813 Mears Ave starting at $1,000 with a $1.05 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 Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
1809-1813 Mears Ave2bed, 2bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Highland Ridge Apartments - HLRCanyon - Remodel2BR,1BA$1.47
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Mears Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Beacon Tower1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Roxbury2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 451482BR,1BA$1.33
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.07
Ridgeview ApartmentsE31BR,1BA$1.44
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 $800 at The Manor.

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 $1,000 at 1809-1813 Mears Ave.

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