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Placentia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/02/2025

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
Clementine$4,410$1,44294
Atwood$6,500$1,92988

Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nutwood East Apartments in the Clementine neighborhood priced from $1,442. 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
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,442
Parkside La Palma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Summerhill Village ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,750
LA COSTA0x1Studio,1BA$1,760
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $2.44 price per square foot 17578 Orange Dr Model at 17578 Orange Dr, Unit 17590 in the in the Brea Hills neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at El Dorado Apartments starting at $2,745 with a $2.55 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.
17578 Orange Dr, Unit 1759017578 Orange Dr3BR,2.5BA$2.44
El Dorado ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.55
THE STREAMS2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.65
Corsican Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.69
Carlyle Square Apartment HomesPlan 12BR,2BA$2.68
Baker Place Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
Parkside La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.63
Villa AngelinaPlan B 1x11BR,1BA$2.66
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Placentia

What type of rentals are currently available in Placentia?

There are currently 716 Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,442 to $7,873. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Placentia ranging from $1,850 to $8,500.

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 $1,850 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,672.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Placentia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Placentia range from $2,006 to $7,873, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.