
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA from $800 (41 Rentals)
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1471 Cypress St

Sunnyside Senior Apartments

1241 Prabhu Way

1483 Thunder Ct, Unit stratus meritage

AJ Apartments

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916 S Calmgrove Ave, Unit Studio

219 Essex St, Unit A
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826 E Rte 66

Olive Ridge Apartments

La Verne Senior Apartments

5130 N Glendora Ave, Unit 3

Berkeley Apartments

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440 W Holt Ave, Unit B

Park Manor

Elwood Family
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Anderwood Court

King Flamingo Apartments

828 E 6th St

The Englander

Village Glen Apartments

932 E Kingsley Ave

El Paraiso

Olivera Senior Apartments
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Townhouse Covina

Parkwood Place Apartments

Trellis Garden Apartments

Dudley Manor

628 Lemar Park Dr

209-219 Barranca Covina CA

Gordon Manor
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Glendora East Apartments

514 S Barranca Ave

Erie-Holt

Rowland Palms

257 E Edna Pl

2886 Sumner Ave

Virginia Square Townhomes

Glendora Hacienda Apartments
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325 N Glendora Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Dimas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Dimas Studio Apartments | $1,843 | $1,000 | $2,490 |
| Cheap San Dimas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| Cheap San Dimas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $1,400 | $4,390 |
| Cheap San Dimas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $2,900 | $4,770 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Dimas, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026Current apartment rentals in the San Dimas, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $4,640 with an overall median price of $4,119. The three San Dimas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Via Verde at $1,000, Bonita at $1,000, and Bonita Canyon Gateway at $1,675. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Dimas Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Verde | $3,247 | $1,000 | 61 |
| Bonita | $3,428 | $1,000 | 62 |
| Bonita Canyon Gateway | $4,640 | $1,675 | 21 |
| Downtown | $4,640 | $1,595 | 33 |
| San Dimas Canyon | $4,640 | $1,675 | 15 |
Cheapest Available San Dimas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Dimas, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at AJ Apartments in the Pomona neighborhood priced from $1,500. Townhouse Covina in the Via Verde neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Dimas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Townhouse Covina | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dudley Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| La Verne Senior Apartments | 1BR/1BA Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sunnyside Senior Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Heritage Oaks Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Dimas area is the $1.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Casas Del Lago Apartments in the in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value San Dimas apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Charter Oaks starting at $2,699 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Dimas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casas Del Lago Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Charter Oaks | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Meadowood Apartments | 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| san930 | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Olive Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| El Paraiso | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 440 W Holt Ave, Unit B | 440 W Holt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Dimas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Dimas is under $1,820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
The cheapest apartment in San Dimas is AJ Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in San Dimas costs $4,119.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Dimas?
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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas?
Cheap apartments in San Dimas have an average cost of $567 which is $3,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Dimas.
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