
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, CA from $500 (865 Rentals)
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807 S Flower St

647 18th St

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1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 1

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1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1

Element by Stuho

866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

866 N Edgemont St, Unit 866

The Sinclair LA

Olympic Hotel
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2626 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626 S Budlong Ave

The Charleston Apartments- Great Studio and One Bedroom Apartment Home for Rent Near Downtown LA!

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910 W 23rd St

3107-3107 Normandie Ave

2626 S Budlong Ave, Unit 2626 S Budlong Ave
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2743 San Marino St, Unit 201B

St. Moritz Apartments

135 N New Hampshire Ave

Hope Manor

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526 S Union Avenue

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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

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200 S Kenmore Ave, Unit 107

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2529 4th St

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727 S Coronado St, Unit 204

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975 S Oxford Ave, Unit 8

1516 S Hope St

New Hampshire Manor

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836 Sanborn Ave, Unit 304

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1026 Ingraham St, Unit 108

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309 S Berendo St, Unit S Berendo

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415 S Grand View St, Unit Grand View
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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 | $1,983 | $695 | $4,540 |
| Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $601 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,997 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,762 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,308 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Sanford 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
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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 Vivien in the Virgil Village neighborhood priced from $601. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivien | Portrait | 1BR,1BA | $601 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| 647 18th St | Studio Shared Bathrooms | Studio,6BA | $695 |
| The Sinclair LA | Model D | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| Olympic Hotel | Model A | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| St. Andrews Place Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Charleston Apartments- Great Studio and One Bedroom Apartment Home for Rent Near Downtown LA! | 0 Bed/1 Bath B | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Rayfield Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, CA and Nearby
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1058 S Redondo Blvd Model at 1058 S Redondo Blvd, Unit 1058 in the in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the 1500 Arapahoe St Model at 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 starting at $700 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Westlake 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1058 S Redondo Blvd, Unit 1058 | 1058 S Redondo Blvd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| 1500 Arapahoe St, Unit 1 | 1500 Arapahoe St | 3BR,3BA | $0.23 |
| 1301 N Kingsley Dr, Unit 1 | 1301 N Kingsley Dr | 3BR,3BA | $0.23 |
| RiverSoto Apartments LLC | Shared 4 bed / 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| 409 N Curson Ave, Unit 409 | 409 N Curson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 4702 W 17th St | Two Bed- Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 3976 W 7th St, Unit .5 | 3976 W 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Chateau Nob Hill Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 807 S Flower St | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 616 N Hobart | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
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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 $645 at 807 S Flower St.
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 $1,895 at Lakeview Mansion.
What is the most affordable Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2659 Ellendale Place and starts from $2,550.
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