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The rural home to California University of Pennsylvania

University College Town Riverfront Commuter Wooded Affordable

Located 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, California is the proud home of California University of Pennsylvania, giving the city a college town vibe. Downtown California — where the majority of the campus is — is nestled along Monongahela River, offering residents waterfront views and green spaces like Wyatt Park. Local pubs, restaurants, and popular chains are available in town, along with public bus stops and various community parks. Residents appreciate the laid-back atmosphere in California and its affordable apartments and single-family homes for rent. Spacious lots and densely wooded streets make up the residential side of this small town. This riverfront college town offers easy access to Interstate 70 and other surrounding small suburbs.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in California, PA is $387 for a studio, $585 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $2,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in California has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$585/month
670 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ten Mile Creek County Park

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.