
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mariposa, CA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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617 W Santa Fe Ave

Brookdale Gardens

Bear Creek Park

Creekside Village Apartments

Shepherd Street Apartments

Madera West Apartments

The Villages

Northwood Village

Grand Resort Apartments
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Swiss Colony

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Madera Villa

Village Landing

Bear Creek North

Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments

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Willowbrook Apartments
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River Park Place

Village Terrace

Willow Glen

Linden Tree Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

Audubon Court Apartments

Westgaters Apartments

Dominion Courtyard Villas

Dominion Heights

Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community
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Granville Luxury Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

Town and Country

Merced Horizons

Summerwoods Apartments

Cascades

Vista Del Sol Apartments

2355 K St

324 W 20th St

3785 De Soto Way
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave

3530 St Andrews Dr

19223 Salvador Ct

1249 Daybreak Dr

603 Gateway Dr

3096 Beverly Ct

104 E Donna Dr

Casa De Dallas Apartments

527 Sonora Ave
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Mariposa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mariposa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Studio Apartments | $1,195 | $1,095 | $1,295 |
| Mariposa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $825 | $2,375 |
| Mariposa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $645 | $2,800 |
| Mariposa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,045 | $2,780 |
| Mariposa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $529 | $1,915 |
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Cheapest Available Mariposa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mariposa, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $529. 617 W Santa Fe Ave in the Gateways neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mariposa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Station | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $529 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Madera West Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Castle Apartments | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2br, 1b | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Willow Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Villages | Yale | 2BR,2BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariposa, CA and Nearby
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariposa area is the $1.56 price per square foot Santa Teresa Model at Dominion Courtyard Villas in the in the Woodward Park neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Mariposa apartment is the 640 Mainberry #102 Model at Los Arcos Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mariposa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Courtyard Villas | Santa Teresa | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Los Arcos Townhomes | 640 Mainberry #102 | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Vista Del Sol Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | Lancaster | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Summerwoods Apartments | 3x2.5 with Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| Granville Luxury Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | RENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mariposa Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mariposa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mariposa Apartment is $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mariposa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mariposa is starting from $660 at Merced Station.
What is the most affordable Mariposa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mariposa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community and starts from $1,705.
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