
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Pioneer Court

12524 Valley View Rd

475 Spring St

Gardens at Bella Breeze

Tourist Hotel

Sierra Heights Apartments

Ramirez Court Apartments
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Lakeside Village

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Northpointe Commons

200 Park Ave

Ellis Lake Apartments

310 S Auburn St

424 B St

Almond Heights

Nevada Woods Apartments

Vineyard Family Apartments
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319 N School St

13530 Greenhorn Rd

Springhill Gardens Apartments

Sandpiper Cove

Eastgate Terrace Apartments

237 B St

Eastridge Apartments

Monterey Park Apartments
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Oak Ridge Apartments

Cedar Park

Glenbrook Apartments

The Summit Senior Living Apartment Homes

10815 Footwall Dr

The Estate

Olympia Garden Apartments

500 Granite Hill Ct
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Valley Commons East

4834 Powerline Rd

4736 Fleming Way

1017 W Main St
Nevada City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nevada City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Nevada City Studio Apartments | $1,709 | $725 | $4,630 |
| Cheap Nevada City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $528 | $6,260 |
| Cheap Nevada City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $606 | $6,880 |
| Cheap Nevada City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $676 | $4,276 |
| Cheap Nevada City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,874 | $3,369 | $4,380 |
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Cheapest Available Nevada City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Nevada City, CA is a Studio unit found at Tourist Hotel in the Hetherington Place neighborhood priced from $725. Sierra Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Hotel | Studio | Studio, | $725 |
| Sierra Heights Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Ramirez Court Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Casa Milano Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Shasta Glen Apartments | 650 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Sandpiper Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Lakeside Village | Lakeside Village Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Meadow Wood Condo Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Northpointe Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 200 Park Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nevada City area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2bed 1bath Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Nevada City apartment is the HL 2 Bed 1 Bath U Model at Hunter's Landing Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Yuba County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nevada City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hunter's Landing Apartments | HL 2 Bed 1 Bath U | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Estate | Unit 12 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Northpointe Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Lincoln Pointe Apartments | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 200 Park Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Lakeside Village | Lakeside Village Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Sierra Heights Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Shasta Glen Apartments | 650 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Casa Milano Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nevada City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nevada City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nevada City is at Tourist Hotel listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada City Apartment is $750 at Sierra Heights Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nevada City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nevada City is starting from $790 at Sierra Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable Nevada City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Nevada City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes for Rent and starts from $2,975.
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