Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clearlake, CA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $1,400

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13451 Lakeshore Dr

ClearlakeCA95422
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Adagio Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Adagio Apartments

15117 Olympic DrClearlake, CA 95422
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Olympic Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olympic Village

15097 Olympic DrClearlake, CA 95422
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Ridge Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Lake

15160 Austin DrClearlake, CA 95422

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Clearlake, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clearlake, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clearlake, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clearlake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highlands Harbor$875$7993
Clearlake Avenues$1,000$7994
Clearlake Highlands$1,000$7993
Clearlake Northwest$1,000$7993

Cheapest Available Clearlake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clearlake, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Konocti Gardens in the Clearlake Avenues neighborhood priced from $799. Village Square Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clearlake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Konocti Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Park PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearlake, CA and Nearby

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clearlake area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2x2 Luxury Model at Spring Lake Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $2,522. The second greatest value Clearlake apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at The Marq starting at $2,599 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clearlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring Lake Apartments2x2 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.10
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.33
The Overlook At FountaingroveCortona2BR,2BA$2.59
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
Alderwood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.18
Sierra Sunset Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.25
Park PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.16
Konocti Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clearlake Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearlake?

The cheapest apartment in Clearlake is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Clearlake costs $968.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clearlake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Clearlake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clearlake?

Cheap apartments in Clearlake have an average cost of $1,010 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearlake.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.