
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (122 Rentals)
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Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments

Camino Pueblo and El Rancho Apartment Homes

Villa Santa Fe

ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES

Villa Angelina

310 Jefferson Apartments

Villa Placentia

Baker Place Apartments

Sedona
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Highland Orchard Apartments

145 Zehner Way

Hacienda La Jolla

Bradford House Apartments

Placentia Meadows Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

Oak Tree Court Apartment Homes

Pradera Apartment Homes

5182 Jay St

5182 Jay St
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114 N Cornell Ave

156 Arbor Park Apartments

Hillcrest Village Senior Living

Moonraker Apartments

611 N Olive St, Unit 3

203 S Melrose St

Sycamore Village

The Pointe at College Place Apartments

170 Amberway Apartments

Tribeca Apartmens
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2227 E Westport Dr

530 N Anna Dr, Unit I

480 N State College Blvd

Villa Platinum Apartments

Piccadilly Square

LA COSTA

Nutwood East Apartments

Park Meadows Apartments

Summerhill Village Apartments

Parkside La Palma Apartments
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Monterra

Valencia Apartments

Sturbridge Village Apartments

SANTIAGO

Hampshire Square Apartment Homes

The Homestead

105 N Stanford Ave, Unit 10

171 Mariposa Apartments

2300 E Commonwealth Ave, Unit 07

THE STREAMS
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Placentia, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placentia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Placentia Studio Apartments | $2,281 | $1,675 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,750 | $4,640 |
| Cheap Placentia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $1,142 | $4,900 |
| Cheap Placentia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $2,006 | $4,729 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA
Pricing Updated: 08/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Placentia, CA area range in price from $1,750 to $4,640 with an overall median price of $2,784. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Placentia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementine | $2,500 | $1,750 | 35 |
| Atwood | $2,950 | $1,999 | 60 |
Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Village Senior Living in the Clementine neighborhood priced from $1,750. Moonraker Apartments in the Clementine 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sycamore Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Emerald Isle - 55+ | Augusta National | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Pointe at College Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 518-530 Anna Dr. | 1Bed & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Piccadilly Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Summerhill Village Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Eastwood Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1920 E Cypress St Model at 1920 E Cypress St, Unit 26 in the in the East Anaheim neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the 2 bedrrom Apartment Homes Model at The Villas At Anaheim Hills starting at $2,850 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placentia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 E Cypress St, Unit 26 | 1920 E Cypress St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Villas At Anaheim Hills | 2 bedrrom Apartment Homes | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Woodstock Terrace | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Baker Place Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Corsican Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Hampshire Square Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| bir404 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Monterra | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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, CAPopulation: 51,671
Ranked #754
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Placentia, CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Valencia High School
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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 $1,960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placentia?
The cheapest apartment in Placentia is Hillcrest Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $2,784.
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 4 regular apartments in Placentia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Placentia?
Cheap apartments in Placentia have an average cost of $367 which is $2,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placentia.
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