
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)
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Sunnyside Senior Apartments

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Olive Ridge Apartments

La Verne Senior Apartments

AJ Apartments

El Paraiso

440 W Holt Ave, Unit B
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Twin Palms

5132 N Glendora Ave

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Berkeley Apartments

818 E Rte 66

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Townhouse Covina

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628 Lemar Park Dr

Gordon Manor

209-219 Barranca Covina CA

Glendora East Apartments

514 S Barranca Ave

Rowland Palms

Heritage Oaks Senior Apartments
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San Dimas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Dimas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Dimas Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,500 | $2,390 |
| Cheap San Dimas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,550 | $2,900 |
| Cheap San Dimas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,575 | $3,530 |
| Cheap San Dimas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $2,400 | $4,260 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Dimas, CA
Pricing Updated: 02/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the San Dimas, CA area range in price from $1,500 to $3,715 with an overall median price of $3,172. The three San Dimas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Via Verde at $1,500, Bonita Canyon Gateway at $1,550, and Downtown at $1,500. 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 | $3,115 | $1,500 | 89 |
| Bonita Canyon Gateway | $3,125 | $1,550 | 17 |
| Downtown | $3,130 | $1,500 | 35 |
| San Dimas Canyon | $3,130 | $1,550 | 19 |
| Bonita | $3,363 | $1,500 | 103 |
Cheapest Available San Dimas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Dimas, CA is a Studio unit found at Townhouse Covina in the Via Verde neighborhood priced from $1,500. La Verne Senior Apartments in the San Dimas Canyon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Dimas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse Covina | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| La Verne Senior Apartments | 1BR/1BA Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| El Paraiso | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Twin Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Sunnyside Senior Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Mission Suites | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| El Dorado Apartments | 1 Bedroom upstairs 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Dimas area is the $2.12 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Charter Oaks in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value San Dimas apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Erie-Holt starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Via Verde 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oaks | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Erie-Holt | 2 bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| eaves San Dimas Canyon | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| eaves San Dimas | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Shadow Mountain Apartments | R 2+1 DB | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| San Dimas Village | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 440 W Holt Ave, Unit B | 440 W Holt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
The cheapest apartment in San Dimas is La Verne Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in San Dimas costs $3,172.
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 42 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 $616 which is $2,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Dimas.
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