Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Villa Placentia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Placentia

718 W Center StPlacentia, CA 92870
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Casa Maria del Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Maria del Rio

2130 E Chapman AveFullerton, CA 92831

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611 N Olive St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

611 N Olive St

611 N Olive StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Canfield Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canfield Park

1535 E Canfield LnAnaheim, CA 92805
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Villa Plumosa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Plumosa

4672 Plumosa DrYorba Linda, CA 92886
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Pinewood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Village

1919 E Sycamore StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Woodstock Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodstock Terrace

1464 E La Palma AveAnaheim, CA 92805

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Placentia, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Placentia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Atwood$3,736$1,92953
Clementine$4,285$1,75062

Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a Studio unit found at Parkside La Palma Apartments in the Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,595. Summerhill Village Apartments in the East Anaheim neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placentia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside La Palma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Summerhill Village ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,750
Tribeca ApartmensStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Pointe at College Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bathroom Model at Milestone Apartments in the in the The Canyon neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at El Dorado Apartments starting at $2,677 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Clementine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placentia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Milestone Apartments2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.36
El Dorado ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.49
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES2x12BR,1BA$2.53
Baker Place Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
Parkside La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.63
Villa AngelinaPlan B 1x11BR,1BA$2.63
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Camino Pueblo and El Rancho Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2.68
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64
Casa Commonwealth1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.71

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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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Getting Around Placentia, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placentia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Placentia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Placentia is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placentia?

The cheapest apartment in Placentia is UCA which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $4,010.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Placentia?

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 6 regular apartments in Placentia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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