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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Village

10081 Martis Valley RdTruckee, CA 96161
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Oaks

2701 La Crescenta DrCameron Park, CA 95682
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Cheapest Available Alta Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alta, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at El Dorado Haven in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $1,158. KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado Haven2 Bed Townhome 40% AMI2BR,1BA$1,158
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,598
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,600
Courtyards at Penn Valley3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1,687

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta, CA and Nearby

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta area is the $2.12 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Twelve Bridges in the in the Lincoln neighborhood starting from $3,249. The second greatest value Alta apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Courtyards at Penn Valley starting at $1,687 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Twelve BridgesPlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.12
Courtyards at Penn Valley3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.34
Shaliko Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.15
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.67
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.79
The Easton2x12BR,1BA$2.07
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
El Dorado Haven1 Bed 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Apartment is $1,206 at El Dorado Haven.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta is starting from $1,158 at El Dorado Haven.

What is the most affordable Alta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at El Dorado Haven and starts from $1,337.

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