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Cheapest Available Occidental Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Occidental, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Square Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $1,600. Park Villa Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Occidental apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Olympic Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,900
Heritage Place Boutique Apartments1 Br 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Occidental, CA and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Occidental area is the $1.60 price per square foot Garden Townhome 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Occidental apartment is the Zinfandel Model at Vineyard Creek Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the West Windsor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Occidental apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walkham TownhomesGarden Townhome 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.60
Vineyard Creek ApartmentsZinfandel3BR,2BA$2.48
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.67
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsA2 (Antiqua)1BR,1BA$2.66
Creekside Village Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Premium2BR,1BA$2.63
Walnut Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Shiloh Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.26
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Occidental

What type of rentals are currently available in Occidental?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Occidental, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,599 to $6,838. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Occidental ranging from $1,600 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Occidental?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Occidental ranges from $1,600 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Occidental?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Occidental range from $2,328 to $6,331, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,970.

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