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400 N Acacia Ave, Unit C16

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Placentia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/31/2026

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$1,35056
Atwood$4,097$1,49598

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. Hillcrest Village Senior Living in the Clementine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placentia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3050 E Imperial HwyUnit 1 Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,395
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Moonraker ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA and Nearby

As of March 31, 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 Plan B Model at R.C. Briarwood Apartment Homes starting at $2,760 with a $2.63 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.
The Villas At Anaheim Hills2 bedrrom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$2.65
R.C. Briarwood Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$2.63
GREENHOUSE2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.59
Camino Pueblo and El Rancho Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,1BA$2.67
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES2x12BR,1BA$2.68
Woodstock Terrace2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plan C2BR,2BA$2.71
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
Hampshire Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2.67
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
2324 E Commonwealth Ave, Unit 92324 E Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Placentia

What type of rentals are currently available in Placentia?

There are currently 728 Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,142 to $4,753. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Placentia ranging from $1,195 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Placentia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Placentia ranges from $1,195 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,633.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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