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

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Pioneer Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Court

347 Nile StNevada City, CA 95959
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475 Spring St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

475 Spring St

475 Spring StNevada City, CA 95959

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Sandpiper Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Cove

375 Mcrae WayYuba City, CA 95991
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237 B St
1 Bedroom Apartments

237 B St

237 B StYuba City, CA 95991

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Cedar Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Park

210 Sutton WayGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Glenbrook Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

265 Sutton WayGrass Valley, CA 95945
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The Estate
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Estate

330 Bird StYuba City, CA 95991

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Valley Commons East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Commons East

295 Joerschke DrGrass Valley, CA 95945
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4834 Powerline Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4834 Powerline Rd

4834 Powerline RdOlivehurst, CA 95961
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4736 Fleming Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4736 Fleming Way

4736 Fleming WayOlivehurst, CA 95961
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Nevada City, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tourist HotelStudioStudio,$725
Sierra Heights Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Ramirez Court ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Casa Milano Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,025
Shasta Glen Apartments650 SF1BR,1BA$1,075
Sandpiper Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1,150
Lakeside VillageLakeside Village Plan A1BR,1BA$1,245
Meadow Wood Condo ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$1,300
Northpointe Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
200 Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Hunter's Landing ApartmentsHL 2 Bed 1 Bath U2BR,1BA$1.79
The EstateUnit 122BR,1BA$1.80
Northpointe Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Lincoln Pointe Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.84
200 Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86
Lakeside VillageLakeside Village Plan A1BR,1BA$1.83
Sierra Heights Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Shasta Glen Apartments650 SF1BR,1BA$1.65
Casa Milano Apartments1x11BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

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