Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porterville, CA from $500 (24 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Porterville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Porterville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $900 | $1,100 |
Cheap Porterville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $1,063 | $1,600 |
Cheap Porterville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $1,216 | $1,399 |
Cheap Porterville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,343 | $1,343 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Porterville, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Porterville, 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 Porterville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Claremont Terrace | $1,343 | $1,030 | 8 |
Sierra Estates | $1,343 | $1,030 | 4 |
Cheapest Available Porterville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Porterville, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Downtown Living in the Sierra Estates neighborhood priced from $950. Villa Robles Apartments in the Sierra Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porterville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Downtown Living | Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Villa Robles Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,063 |
Grand Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porterville, CA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Porterville area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Villa Robles Apartments in the in the Sierra Estates neighborhood starting from $1,216. The second greatest value Porterville apartment is the 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Model at Grand Plaza Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Claremont Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Porterville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villa Robles Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Grand Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Downtown Living | Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Getting Around Porterville, CA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porterville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Porterville?
The cheapest apartment in Porterville is Downtown Living which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Porterville costs $1,343.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Porterville?
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 6 regular apartments in Porterville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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