Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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New Zion Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Zion Manor

2000 Jubilee CtSan Bernardino, CA 92411
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California, San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgeline Apartments priced from $1,700. Lido At Shandin Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeline ApartmentsThe Crest1BR,1BA$1,700
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$1,720
Broadview ApartmentsThe La jolla1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, CA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $2.10 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Haven Park Rental Homes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value California apartment is the Plan 5 (Phase 1) With Detached Garage Model at Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $3,195 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the West Colton 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.
Haven Park Rental HomesPlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.10
Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment HomesPlan 5 (Phase 1) With Detached Garage3BR,2BA$2.91
Sierra Pointe2x2 1000 sq ft.2BR,2BA$1.98
Ridgeline ApartmentsThe Summit2BR,1BA$2.36
Kendall Drive Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.59
Alcantara HomeBelvedere, all upper - 2091BR,1BA$2.63
Kendall Brook ApartmentsKendall Brook Apartments2BR,1BA$2.31
Broadview ApartmentsThe La jolla1BR,1BA$2.33
The Kingsley Luxury Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3.14
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$2.64

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California, San Bernardino, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Bernardino, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Riverside, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the California Neighborhood in San Bernardino, CA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?

The cheapest apartment in California is Ridgeline Apartments which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in California costs $4,124.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in California?

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 3 regular apartments in California 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 California?

Cheap apartments in California have an average cost of $143 which is $3,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California.

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