
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)
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826 E Rte 66

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638 W Orange Grove 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 | $1,681 | $1,400 | $1,995 |
| Cheap San Dimas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $1,400 | $3,440 |
| Cheap San Dimas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,675 | $3,240 |
| Cheap San Dimas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $2,537 | $4,240 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Dimas, CA
Pricing Updated: 01/02/2026Current apartment rentals in the San Dimas, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $3,781 with an overall median price of $3,120. The three San Dimas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Via Verde at $1,400, Bonita Canyon Gateway at $1,602, and Downtown at $1,575. 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 | $2,944 | $1,400 | 94 |
| Bonita Canyon Gateway | $3,077 | $1,602 | 27 |
| Downtown | $3,077 | $1,575 | 50 |
| San Dimas Canyon | $3,077 | $1,675 | 32 |
| Bonita | $3,425 | $1,400 | 107 |
Cheapest Available San Dimas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Dimas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at AJ Apartments in the Via Verde neighborhood priced from $1,400. Vanllee in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vanllee | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Townhouse Covina | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| El Paraiso | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sunnyside Senior Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Olive Ridge Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
| Gordon Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| La Verne Senior Apartments | 2 Bed Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA
As of January 02, 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 1 Bedroom + Den Model at Casas Del Lago Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Mount San Antonio College 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 |
| Casas Del Lago Apartments | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Erie-Holt | 2 bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| eaves San Dimas Canyon | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| eaves San Dimas | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Walnut Heights | Plan 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 440 W Holt Ave, Unit B | 440 W Holt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Vanllee | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
The cheapest apartment in San Dimas is AJ Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in San Dimas costs $3,120.
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 96 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 $745 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Dimas.
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