Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of San Dimas, CA from $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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property at 532 San Marcos Rd

$3,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

532 San Marcos Rd

San DimasCA91773

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eaves San Dimas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

eaves San Dimas

477-477 E Bonita AveSan Dimas, CA 91773
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property at 751 Vía Los Santos

$3,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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751 Vía Los Santos

San DimasCA91773
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Charter Oaks
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$2,699 - $3,125
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charter Oaks

1207-1237 Sunflower AveCovina, CA 91724
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660 Claraday
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

660 Claraday

660 Claraday StGlendora, CA 91740
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Claraday
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Claraday

711 Claraday StGlendora, CA 91740
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Sunflower Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunflower Manor

1746 Sunflower AveGlendora, CA 91740
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Elwood Family
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Elwood Family

635 Elwood AveGlendora, CA 91740
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Hillside Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Village

800 Route 66Glendora, CA 91740
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1715 Sunflower Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1715 Sunflower Ave

1715 Sunflower AveGlendora, CA 91740
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Downtown, San Dimas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of San Dimas, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunnyside Senior Apartments priced from $1,643. La Verne Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in San Dimas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunnyside Senior Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,643
La Verne Senior Apartments1BR/1BA Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,675
The Trails at San DimasStudioStudio,1BA$1,786
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom upstairs 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Park San Dimas Senior ApartmentsChardonnay1BR,1BA$2,028
West Park Senior Living - Active Adult LivingOne Bedroom1BR,2BA$2,095
San Dimas Village2x22BR,2BA$2,250
Club Pacifica Apartment HomesNewport1BR,1BA$2,350
Shadow Mountain ApartmentsR 2+1 DB2BR,1BA$2,405
eaves San DimasB12BR,1BA$2,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown apartment is the B4 Model at Avalon San Dimas starting at $3,045 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the San Dimas Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charter Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.12
Avalon San DimasB42BR,2BA$2.63
eaves San DimasB12BR,1BA$2.64
eaves San Dimas CanyonB12BR,1BA$2.69
Shadow Mountain ApartmentsR 2+1 DB2BR,1BA$2.64
Mountain View (San Dimas)Copperwood2BR,1BA$2.87
San Dimas Village2x22BR,2BA$2.65
El Dorado Apartments1 Bedroom upstairs 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Club Pacifica Apartment HomesNewport1BR,1BA$3.56
The Trails at San DimasStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36

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Downtown, San Dimas, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Sunnyside Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,643, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,108.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?

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 11 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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