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

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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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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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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 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 $1,925. 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$1,925
Evergreen2 Bedroom - Evergreen2BR,1BA$2,400
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada County, CA

As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nevada County area is the $1.95 price per square foot 10653 Douglas Ln Model at 10653 Douglas Ln in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Nevada County apartment is the 12426 N Bloomfield Rd Model at 12426 N Bloomfield Rd, Unit Cottage starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 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.
10653 Douglas Ln10653 Douglas Ln2BR,1BA$1.95
12426 N Bloomfield Rd, Unit Cottage12426 N Bloomfield Rd2BR,1BA$1.75
Evergreen2 Bedroom - Evergreen2BR,1BA$2.82
310 S Auburn St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Hilltop Commons Senior LivingThe SierraStudio ,1BA$7.47
Coburn CrossingstudioStudio ,1BA$4.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nevada County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Nevada County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nevada County is under $3,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nevada County?

The cheapest apartment in Nevada County is 310 S Auburn St which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Nevada County costs $18,939.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nevada County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Nevada County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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