Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (88 Rentals)

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Hacienda La Jolla
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda La Jolla

752-840 La Jolla StPlacentia, CA 92870
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Villa Placentia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Placentia

718 W Center StPlacentia, CA 92870
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The Terrace Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

1010 E Yorba Linda BlvdPlacentia, CA 92870
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property at 5182 Jay St

$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

5182 Jay St

Yorba LindaCA92886

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property at 400 N Acacia Ave

$2,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 N Acacia Ave, Unit B35

400 N Acacia Ave
FullertonCA92831

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/01/2026

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$3,325$1,81878
Atwood$4,095$1,49570

Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a Studio unit found at 1031 N Link in the The Canyon neighborhood priced from $1,495. The Pointe at College Place Apartments in the Clementine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placentia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1031 N LinkStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
The Pointe at College Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
2306 E Commonwealth AveMiddle Units1BR,1BA$1,795
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Sycamore VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Courtyard Apartments1 bed, 1 bathroom RENOVATED LVL 21BR,1BA$1,895
Emerald IsleAugusta National1BR,1BA$1,910
Villa Platinum Apartments1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,925
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2 bedrrom Apartment Homes Model at The Villas At Anaheim Hills in the in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the 205 E Acacia St Model at 205 E Acacia St, Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the West Brea 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.
The Villas At Anaheim Hills2 bedrrom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$2.65
205 E Acacia St, Unit C205 E Acacia St2BR,2BA$2.43
Camino Pueblo and El Rancho Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,1BA$2.66
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES2x12BR,1BA$2.45
Woodstock Terrace2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plan C2BR,2BA$2.71
Baker Place Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2.61
Hampshire Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2.71
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.67
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56

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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

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,939.

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 $1,775, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $3,710.

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 23 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 $369 which is $3,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placentia.

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