1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA (298 Rentals)

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Jefferson Cenza
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Jefferson Cenza

505-535 W Crowther AvePlacentia, CA 92870
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1038 Cypress St
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1038 Cypress St

1038 Cypress StPlacentia, CA 92870
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502 W Center St
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502 W Center St

502 W Center StPlacentia, CA 92870
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133 S Melrose St
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133 S Melrose St

133 S Melrose StPlacentia, CA 92870
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151-163 Murray St
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151-163 Murray St

151-163 Murray StPlacentia, CA 92870
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1044 Wallgreen St
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1044 Wallgreen St

1044 Wallgreen StPlacentia, CA 92870
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300 Wilma Cir
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300 Wilma Cir

300 Wilma CirPlacentia, CA 92870

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601 W Center St
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601 W Center St

601 W Center StPlacentia, CA 92870
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342 Monterey Way
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342 Monterey Way

342 Monterey WayPlacentia, CA 92870
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409 Olive St
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409 Olive St

409 Olive StPlacentia, CA 92870
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420 W Chapman Ave
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420 W Chapman Ave

420 W Chapman AvePlacentia, CA 92870
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503 W La Jolla St
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503 W La Jolla St

503 W La Jolla StPlacentia, CA 92870
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134 S Walnut Ave
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134 S Walnut Ave

134 S Walnut AvePlacentia, CA 92870

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The Terrace Apartments
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The Terrace Apartments

1010 E Yorba Linda BlvdPlacentia, CA 92870
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Bradford Villas
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Bradford Villas

1050-1060 N Bradford AvePlacentia, CA 92870
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Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 22, 2026

There are currently 37 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Placentia, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,625 to $4,640. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Placentia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Clementine19$2,182$1,625
Atwood18$2,650$1,999

Largest Available Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placentia, CA is found at Jefferson Cenza in the Clementine neighborhood and is 917 square feet priced from $3,074. Las Palmas in the Artisan Walk neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $2,965. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Placentia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Jefferson CenzaA6917 Sq Ft$3,074
Las PalmasPlan A3885 Sq Ft$2,965
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,784
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq Ft$2,165
Five Coves Apartment HomesPlan D765 Sq Ft$2,170
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES1x1760 Sq Ft$2,100
Villa AngelinaPlan 1B760 Sq Ft$2,207
Link OCA2760 Sq Ft$2,795
Uptown Fullerton11BL750 Sq Ft$2,465
Joule La Floresta11F2A to 11F2E734 Sq Ft$3,126

Cheapest Available Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placentia, CA is the Augusta National Model starting from $1,850 at Emerald Isle - 55+ in the The Canyon neighborhood. The second most affordable Placentia 1 Bedroom is the 1Bed & 1Bath Model at 518-530 Anna Dr. starting at $1,895 in the Historic District neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Placentia is currently $2,535. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Placentia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Emerald Isle - 55+Augusta National$1,850
518-530 Anna Dr.1Bed & 1Bath$1,895
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom$1,950
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955
Corsican Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$1,985
Monterra1+1$1,992
Parkside La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA$1,995
Courtyard Apartments1 bed, 1 bathroom RENOVATED LVL 2$1,995
Valencia Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,995
UCE1x1-600$1,999

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Placentia Overview

Placentia, California, is a town of around 51,000 residents in northern Orange County. The county is home to internationally famous amusement parks like Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and is also right next to Los Angeles and its many millions of people. Southern California is a vast metropolis encompassing several counties, and Placentia is just a tiny part. The community of Placentia is an interesting mixture of suburbia and urban sprawl, with excellent access to freeways and job centers like Anaheim and Orange. Many residents in Placentia commute during the week to jobs throughout Orange County. The city was once well-known for its proximity to the citrus industry and local farms, but the neighborhoods and apartments throughout Placentia have become more suburban rather than rural over the last half-century.

Why live in Placentia, CA?

One of the best reasons to consider Placentia for your future apartment home is that the community offers a perfect balance between quiet suburbia and the big city. You're never far from anything when you live in Southern California, and Placentia is an excellent choice for anyone interested in living in a suburban environment that's just an hour away from the beach or mountains. If you drive west, you'll greet the gorgeous Pacific and Orange County's famous beaches. If you drive northeast, you'll see beautiful mountain cities like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. And beyond the benefits of nearby recreation, Placentia is also a solid place to live for commuters who work in larger cities of Orange County like Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and Orange.

Placentia, CA
Population: 51,671

Ranked #754

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Placentia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Placentia with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Placentia is at Emerald Isle - 55+ listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Placentia Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Placentia is $2,535.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Placentia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Placentia is a 917 square feet unit starting from $3,074 at Jefferson Cenza.

What is the average size for Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Placentia is currently 438 sq ft.

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