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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502 W Center St
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502 W Center St

502 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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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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1038 Cypress St
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1038 Cypress St

1038 Cypress 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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420 W Chapman Ave
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420 W Chapman Ave

420 W Chapman AvePlacentia, 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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133 S Melrose St
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133 S Melrose St

133 S Melrose 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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601 W Center St
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601 W Center St

601 W Center 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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151-163 Murray St
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151-163 Murray St

151-163 Murray StPlacentia, 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: April 08, 2026

There are currently 53 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Placentia, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,823 to $3,250. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Placentia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Clementine30$2,215$1,823
Atwood23$2,644$2,025

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 1,067 square feet priced from $3,019. Link OC in the The Canyon neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,053 square feet and currently listed start at $3,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Placentia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Jefferson CenzaA2.21,067 Sq Ft$3,019
Link OCA51,053 Sq Ft$3,195
Oasis Anaheim1BDJ1,041 Sq Ft$2,999
Pacific Place1 Bed+ Den900 Sq Ft$2,492
Las PalmasPlan A3885 Sq Ft$3,030
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,623
The JacksonThe Helena 1x1846 Sq Ft$2,605
The LakeThe Cove800 Sq Ft$2,620
Monterra Apartment HomesDownstairs 1+1 with Patio800 Sq Ft$2,092
GREENHOUSE1x1 B780 Sq Ft$2,412

Cheapest Available Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placentia, CA is the Middle Units Model starting from $1,795 at 2306 E Commonwealth Ave in the Northeast Anaheim neighborhood. The second most affordable Placentia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at The Pointe at College Place Apartments starting at $1,825 in the Clementine neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Placentia is currently $2,410. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Placentia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
2306 E Commonwealth AveMiddle Units$1,795
The Pointe at College Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,825
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$1,850
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,850
Courtyard1 bed, 1 bathroom RENOVATED LVL 2$1,895
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom$1,899
Peppertree Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - End Unit Upstairs$1,900
Five Coves Apartment HomesPlan A$1,910
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955

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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.

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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 2306 E Commonwealth Ave listed at $1,795.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Placentia is $2,410.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Placentia is a 1,067 square feet unit starting from $3,019 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 604 sq ft.

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