
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placer County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County Studio Apartments | $2,106 | $617 | $4,630 |
| Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $660 | $6,260 |
| Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $792 | $6,880 |
| Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $912 | $4,367 |
| Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $2,895 | $4,432 |
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Cheapest Available Placer County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Placer County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Junction Crossing in the Kaseberg neighborhood priced from $660. Stanford Court Senior Living in the Black Oak neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Gardens at Bella Breeze | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Woodcreek Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,362 |
| Sierra Glen | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.85 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath A Model at Isles in the in the Quail Glen neighborhood starting from $3,263. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 1447 Lincoln Way Model at 1447 Lincoln Way, Unit 1447 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placer County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isles | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath A | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
| 1447 Lincoln Way, Unit 1447 | 1447 Lincoln Way | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Rocklin Gold | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Mariah | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 708 Main St, Unit 708 C | 708 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Junction Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Woodcreek Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placer County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Placer County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Placer County is under $1,506.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placer County?
The cheapest apartment in Placer County is Junction Crossing which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Placer County costs $3,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Placer County?
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 24 regular apartments in Placer County 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 Placer County?
Cheap apartments in Placer County have an average cost of $153 which is $3,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.
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