Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nevada County, CA from $400 (48 Rentals)

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108 Ophir St
2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Ophir St

108 Ophir StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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329 E Maryland Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

329 E Maryland Dr

329 E Maryland DrGrass Valley, CA 95945

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Cashin's Field
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cashin's Field

170 Ridge RdNevada City, CA 95959
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475 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

475 Spring St

475 Spring StNevada City, CA 95959
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626 S Auburn St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

626 S Auburn St

626 S Auburn StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Sierra Sun Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Sun Villas

58501 Donner Summit RdTruckee, CA 96161
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10178 Donner Pass Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10178 Donner Pass Rd

10178 Donner Pass RdTruckee, CA 96161
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334 Empire Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

334 Empire Ct

334 Empire CtGrass Valley, CA 95945
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236 Depot St
1 Bedroom Apartments

236 Depot St

236 Depot StGrass Valley, CA 95945

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112 S School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

112 S School St

112 S School StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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203 Chief Kelly Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

203 Chief Kelly Dr

203 Chief Kelly DrNevada City, CA 95959
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Pioneer Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Court

347 Nile StNevada City, CA 95959
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1017 W Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 W Main St

1017 W Main StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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13560 Moraine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

13560 Moraine

13560 MoraineTruckee, CA 96161
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10278 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10278 High St

10278 High StTruckee, CA 96161
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10199 Donner Lake Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10199 Donner Lake Rd

10199 Donner Lake RdTruckee, CA 96161

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613-618 Walsh St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

613-618 Walsh St

613-618 Walsh StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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435 Henderson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

435 Henderson St

435 Henderson StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Gateway Motel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Motel

11174 Donner Pass RdTruckee, CA 96161
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Glenbrook Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

265 Sutton WayGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Cedar Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Park

210 Sutton WayGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Truckee Pines
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Truckee Pines

10100 Estates DrTruckee, CA 96161

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Holly Tree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Tree Apartments

306 Pleasant StGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Riverview Homes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Homes

11230 Village WayTruckee, CA 96161
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Frishman Hollow
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frishman Hollow

11042 Rue IvyTruckee, CA 96161
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Grass Valley Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grass Valley Terrace

275 Dorsey DrGrass Valley, CA 95945
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Cheapest Available Nevada County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nevada County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Courtyards at Penn Valley priced from $1,067. Coburn Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyards at Penn Valley2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,067
Coburn CrossingstudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada County, CA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nevada County area is the $3.98 price per square foot 13045 Donner Pass Rd Model at 13045 Donner Pass Rd, Unit B3 in the starting from $4,790. The second greatest value Nevada County apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Courtyards at Penn Valley starting at $1,067 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nevada County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13045 Donner Pass Rd, Unit B313045 Donner Pass Rd2BR,1BA$3.98
Courtyards at Penn Valley2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio ,1BA$7.47
Coburn CrossingstudioStudio ,1BA$5.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nevada County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nevada County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nevada County is at Coburn Crossing listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada County Apartment is $2,350 at Coburn Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nevada County is starting from $1,067 at Courtyards at Penn Valley.

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