
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (20 Rentals)
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Placer County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placer County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County Studio Apartments | $2,023 | $617 | $4,630 |
| Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $528 | $6,260 |
| Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $606 | $7,447 |
| Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $676 | $6,887 |
| Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $2,865 | $4,419 |
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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 Gardens at Bella Breeze in the Monte Vista neighborhood priced from $528. Junction Crossing in the Kaseberg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $617. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens at Bella Breeze | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $528 |
| Junction Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $617 |
| Sierra Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Olympus Park Apartments | The Douglas | 1BR,1BA | $1,416 |
| Quail Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at TERRACES AT STANFORD RANCH II in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the Cypress Model at Vera at Fiddyment starting at $3,045 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Quail Glen 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRACES AT STANFORD RANCH II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.02 |
| Vera at Fiddyment | Cypress | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.05 |
| Terraces at Stanford Ranch | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.89 |
| Vineyard Gate Apartments | Chardonnay | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Pleasant Grove Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 708 Main St, Unit 708 C | 708 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Junction Crossing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.02 |
| Gardens at Bella Breeze | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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 $1,592.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placer County?
The cheapest apartment in Placer County is Gardens at Bella Breeze which is listed at $528, while the average apartment in Placer County costs $3,733.
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 17 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 $155 which is $3,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.
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