Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nevada County, CA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Frishman Hollow
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frishman Hollow

11042 Rue IvyTruckee, CA 96161
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Pioneer Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Court

347 Nile StNevada City, CA 95959
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Cheapest Available Nevada County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nevada County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 310 S Auburn St priced from $1,490. Coburn Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310 S Auburn St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,490
Coburn CrossingstudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada County, CA

As of May 11, 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 1 bed 1 bath Model at 310 S Auburn St starting at $1,490 with a $1.96 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
310 S Auburn St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio ,1BA$7.47
Coburn CrossingstudioStudio ,1BA$4.52

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 $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada County Apartment is $1,490 at 310 S Auburn St.

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 $3,840 at Hilltop Commons Senior Living.

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