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Alta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alta Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terracina at Whitney Ranch in the Diamond Woods Village neighborhood priced from $1,407. Cameron Ridge in the Cameron Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terracina at Whitney Ranch1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta, CA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta area is the $2.05 price per square foot Oak Model at Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes in the in the Monte Vista neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Alta apartment is the G10 Model at Montessa at Whitney Ranch starting at $2,806 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Diamond Woods Village neighborhood. 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.
Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family HomesOak3BR,2.5BA$2.05
Montessa at Whitney RanchG103BR,2BA$2.22
Garnet Creek2x22BR,2BA$2.04
Persimmon Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - One Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$2.26
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Foothill Terrace ApartmentsGold2BR,1BA$2.22
Lincoln Heights Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Auburn Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alta

What type of rentals are currently available in Alta?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Alta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $6,880. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alta ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alta?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alta ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,114.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alta?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alta range from $1,775 to $3,340, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,449.

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