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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Dimas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Dimas Studio Apartments | $2,524 | $1,575 | $3,395 |
San Dimas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,400 | $3,995 |
San Dimas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,400 | $4,395 |
San Dimas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $2,949 | $3,558 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Dimas, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the San Dimas, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $5,849 with an overall median price of $2,987. The three San Dimas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bonita Canyon Gateway at $1,675, Downtown at $1,675, and Bonita at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Dimas Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bonita Canyon Gateway | $2,525 | $1,675 | 19 |
Downtown | $2,565 | $1,675 | 24 |
Bonita | $3,199 | $1,400 | 50 |
San Dimas Canyon | $3,199 | $1,675 | 34 |
Via Verde | $3,448 | $1,400 | 80 |
Cheapest Available San Dimas Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Dimas, CA is a Studio unit found at Dudley Manor in the Via Verde neighborhood priced from $1,400. AJ Apartments in the Via Verde neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Dimas apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dudley Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
AJ Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Townhouse Covina | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Gordon Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
La Verne Senior Apartments | Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Dimas, CA and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Dimas area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Casas Del Lago Apartments in the in the Mount San Antonio College neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value San Dimas apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at El Dorado Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the San Dimas Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Dimas apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Casas Del Lago Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
El Dorado Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
san930 | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Tradewinds Apartments | Call to view and apply! | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.32 |
eaves San Dimas Canyon | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
AJ Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Olive Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Walnut Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Erie-Holt | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Dudley Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Getting Around San Dimas, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Dimas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Dimas is under $1,869.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Dimas?
The cheapest apartment in San Dimas is AJ Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in San Dimas costs $2,987.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Dimas?
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 35 regular apartments in San Dimas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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