1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA (295 Rentals)

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Jefferson Cenza
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$2,300 - $2,995
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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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151-163 Murray St
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151-163 Murray St

151-163 Murray 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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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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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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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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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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Villa Placentia
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Villa Placentia

718 W Center StPlacentia, 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: May 24, 2026

There are currently 56 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Placentia, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,751 to $3,150. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Placentia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Clementine38$2,299$1,751
Atwood18$2,675$2,050

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 $3,024. Las Palmas in the Artisan Walk neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 896 square feet and currently listed start at $3,215. 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$3,024
Las PalmasPlan A4896 Sq Ft$3,215
Link OCA1876 Sq Ft$2,984
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,866
The LakeThe Cove800 Sq Ft$2,390
Monterra Apartment HomesDownstairs 1+1 with Patio800 Sq Ft$2,092
GREENHOUSE1x1 B780 Sq Ft$2,299
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq FtCall for Rates
Parkside La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA761 Sq Ft$2,030
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES1x1760 Sq Ft$2,150

Cheapest Available Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Placentia, CA is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $1,751 at Nutwood East Apartments in the Clementine neighborhood. The second most affordable Placentia 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Piccadilly Square starting at $1,780 in the Artisan Walk neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Placentia is currently $2,422. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Placentia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$1,751
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom$1,780
2306 E Commonwealth AveMiddle Units$1,795
The Pointe at College Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,825
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,850
Peppertree Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - End Unit Upstairs$1,900
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A$1,930
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,950
La Palma Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan A$1,950
2109 E Westport Dr1BR/1.0BA$1,950

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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

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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 Nutwood East Apartments listed at $1,751.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Placentia is $2,422.

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 $3,024 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 524 sq ft.

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