California currently has 44 active rental listings on EMLAKIE across 16 cities. The average asking rent is $2,846/mo, with prices ranging from $995/mo to $16,500/mo. Browse listings above and contact landlords directly β no broker, no fees.
The most active California rental markets on EMLAKIE right now are Los Angeles, Bakersfield, West Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, led by Los Angeles with 23 listings. Renters searching California can filter by city, price, and bedroom count to narrow results, while landlords in any California city β not just the ones listed above β can post a vacancy free and start reaching renters the same day.
Why rent directly from a landlord in California: every listing on EMLAKIE is posted by the property owner, not a broker or agent. That means no finder's fee, no application fee markup, and no commission tacked onto your move-in costs β you negotiate and communicate with the person who actually owns the home. For landlords, listing directly means keeping 100% of the rent with no referral cut to a third party.
Security deposits in California: Security deposit rules β including maximum amounts and return timelines β vary by state and sometimes by city. Use EMLAKIE's free security deposit interest calculator to check the requirements that may apply to your lease. Calculate security deposit interest β
What to expect when applying: most California landlords on EMLAKIE ask for proof of income (pay stubs or an offer letter), a government-issued ID, and references from a previous landlord. Budgeting roughly 30% of gross monthly income toward rent is a common rule of thumb lenders and landlords use to gauge affordability. Standard leases run 12 months, though some California landlords offer shorter or month-to-month terms β filter for short-term rentals if you need flexibility.