
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)
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California, San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,500 | $2,345 |
California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,600 | $2,740 |
California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $2,150 | $3,615 |
California 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $3,649 | $4,020 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the California Neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA.
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Cheapest Available California Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the California area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lido At Shandin Hills priced from $1,720. Broadview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable California apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lido At Shandin Hills | The Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Broadview Apartments | The La jolla | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Kendall Brook Apartments | Kendall Brook Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the California area is the $2.15 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Haven Park Rental Homes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,430. The second greatest value California apartment is the Plan 5 (Phase 1) 604-301 Model at Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $3,095 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the West Colton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Haven Park Rental Homes | Plan 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment Homes | Plan 5 (Phase 1) 604-301 | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
The Kingsley Luxury Apartments | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
Sierra Pointe | 2x2 1000 sq ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Bella Park Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Kendall Drive Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Alcantara Home | Belvedere, all upper - 209 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Kendall Brook Apartments | Kendall Brook Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
Broadview Apartments | The La jolla | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Lido At Shandin Hills | The Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCalifornia, San Bernardino, CA
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Among neighborhoods in San Bernardino, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in California, San Bernardino, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Riverside, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the California Neighborhood in San Bernardino, CA
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in California?
The cheapest apartment in California is Lido At Shandin Hills which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in California costs $4,124.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in California?
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 3 regular apartments in California 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 California?
Cheap apartments in California have an average cost of $135 which is $3,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California.
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