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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. The Roxbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$800
The Roxbury1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 643761BR,1BA$830
Riverstone Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$870
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Arborstone ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$899
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$915
Beechmont Towers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, OH

As of June 08, 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
Washington House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Mears Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
The ManorThe Manor1BR,1BA$1.07
Beech Crown Apartments2 Bedroom Ground Floor2BR,1BA$1.52
Sutton Avenue Apartments1 - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
Barkley Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.54
Riverstone Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
1808 Sutton Ave1808 Sutton Ave1BR,1BA$1.55

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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California, Cincinnati, OH

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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 $960 at Riverstone Court Apartments.

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