Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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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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1560 E Benmore Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1560 E Benmore Ln

1560 E Benmore LnAnaheim, CA 92805
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Pinewood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Village

1919 E Sycamore StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Poplar Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821

Placentia, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/15/2026

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
Clementine$3,300$1,69551
Atwood$4,099$1,495160

Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a Studio unit found at 3050 E Imperial Hwy in the Brea Chem neighborhood priced from $1,395. Parkside La Palma Apartments in the Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placentia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,395
Parkside La Palma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The LakeThe ShastaStudio,1BA$1,695
156 Arbor Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
2306 E Commonwealth AveMiddle Units1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA and Nearby

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $2.57 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Carlyle Square Apartment Homes in the in the Clementine neighborhood starting from $3,830. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the Plan E Model at Hampshire Square Apartment Homes starting at $3,675 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the East Anaheim 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.
Carlyle Square Apartment HomesPlan 73BR,2.5BA$2.57
Hampshire Square Apartment HomesPlan E3BR,1.5BA$2.63
208 N La Plaza, Unit 208 N La Plaza208 N La Plaza2BR,2BA$2.50
Haver HillPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.46
Shady Canyon Foothills2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.39
The Villas At Anaheim Hills2 bedrrom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$2.65
Baker Place Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
Corsican Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.55
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 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 $1,896.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placentia?

The cheapest apartment in Placentia is The Pointe at College Place Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $3,699.

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 101 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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