Cheap Apartments for Rent near Stratford, CA from $495 (55 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Stratford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stratford, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palmer Villas Apartments priced from $495. Parkwood Manor in the Tulare neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $554. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stratford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$495
Parkwood Manor2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$554
El Palmar Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$713
Greenwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,200
Kings Manor2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1,205
Casa Del Rey1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,300
Mission Villa Town Homes2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$1,350
Sierra Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,400
425 Kaweah St2 Bed2BR, 1BA$1,400
Edgewater Isle Apartments and Townhomes1X11BR, 1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CA and Nearby

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Four Creeks in the Park Place neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at El Palmar Apartments in the Kings County neighborhood starting at $1,248 with a $1.03 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Creeks2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR, 2.5BA$1.13
El Palmar Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR, 2BA$1.03
Kingsburg VillasCambridge3BR, 2BA$1.36
Parkwood Manor3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.07
Golden Oak Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$1.65
Tanglewood ApartmentsDownstairs w/ WD hookups2BR, 1BA$1.65
Mission Villa Town Homes3BR/1.5BA3BR, 1.5BA$1.57
Kings Manor2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$1.33
Palmer Villas Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.58
The Arbors2 bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment is $495 at Palmer Villas Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stratford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stratford is starting from $554 at Parkwood Manor.

What is the most affordable Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at El Palmar Apartments and starts from $1,022.

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