
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Sanford, CA from $500 (931 Rentals)
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Roya

807 S Flower St

647 18th St

2765 Francis Ave

4511 Rosewood Ave, Unit 000

1615 2nd Ave, Unit 000

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1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 1

Element by Stuho

1105 W 18th St, Unit 1
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866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

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The Sinclair LA

Olympic Hotel

2910 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2910 S Budlong Ave

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1377 1/2 W 23rd St, Unit 1377

St. Andrews Place Apartments
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2626 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626 S Budlong Ave

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1212 N Berendo St, Unit B

The Charleston Apartments

526 S Union Avenue

1166 1/2 W 29th St

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2406 1/2 5th Ave, Unit Private Room Available

Toberman

Villa Metropolitano

Wilton by Category

St. Moritz Apartments
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532 S Coronado St, Unit 207

Ansonia Apartments

Hope Manor

The Asbury Apartments

SM Hollywood Studios

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238 S Kenmore Ave, Unit S Kenmore

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3906 Beverly Blvd, Unit Bachelor

925 W 30th St, Unit 14C- Private Br

975 S Oxford Ave, Unit 8

Haddon Hall
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2529 4th St

727 S Coronado St, Unit 204

527 Alexandria Ave, Unit 2

Waldorf Apartments

981 Elden Ave, Unit 19

1911 W 2nd St, Unit 26

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Miles at Harvard

520 S Mariposa Ave, Unit 105

2933 W 8th St, Unit 410
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Sanford, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sanford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Studio Apartments | $1,986 | $695 | $4,885 |
| Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $601 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,819 | $1,004 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Roya in the Wilshire neighborhood priced from $631. 807 S Flower St in the City West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roya | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 631sqft | 1BR,1BA | $631 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| 647 18th St | Studio Shared Bathrooms | Studio,6BA | $695 |
| 2765 Francis Ave | Shared | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| KINGSLEY PARK APARTMENTS | ST 485 SF | Studio,1BA | $768 |
| The Sinclair LA | Model D | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| Olympic Hotel | Model A | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| St. Andrews Place Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, CA and Nearby
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $0.23 price per square foot 1301 N Kingsley Dr Model at 1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Virgil Village neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Shared 4 bed / 3 bath Model at 216 S Orange Dr starting at $1,300 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 1 | 1301 N Kingsley Dr | 3BR,3BA | $0.23 |
| 216 S Orange Dr | Shared 4 bed / 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| 2412 5th Ave | 1 Bed 2 Bath | 1BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2928 Kenwood Ave, Unit 1 | 2928 Kenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 936 Lucile Ave | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 311 South New Hampshire Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Premium Phoenix Apartments | Orion 1421 Adams Floorplan C13 (No balcony) (50... | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 616 N Hobart | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
| USC Student Housing - The Hive On Ellendale | 2x2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sanford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sanford is at 647 18th St listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment is $631 at Roya.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sanford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sanford is starting from $1,800 at 916 Carondelet.
What is the most affordable Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas Del Lago and starts from $2,354.
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