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

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Shannon Bay Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon Bay Apartments

5757 Shannon Bay DrRocklin, CA 95677
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Parkview I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview I & II

1654-1660 1st StLincoln, CA 95648
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The Oaks at Sunset
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Sunset

201 Sammy WayRocklin, CA 95765
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St. Kathryn Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Kathryn Arms

190 Hoffman AveAuburn, CA 95603
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Highland by Vintage
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Highland by Vintage

800 Gibson DrRoseville, CA 95678
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Olive Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Courts

13340 Luther RdAuburn, CA 95603
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Sierra Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Glen

7321 Auburn Oaks CtCitrus Heights, CA 95621
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B Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

B Street Apartments

315-317 B StRoseville, CA 95678
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6th St Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th St Apartment Homes

314-318 6th StRoseville, CA 95678
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens at Bella BreezeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$528
Junction CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$617
Sierra GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Olympus Park ApartmentsThe Douglas1BR,1BA$1,416
Quail RidgeStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TERRACES AT STANFORD RANCH II3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.02
Vera at FiddymentCypress3BR,2.5BA$2.05
Terraces at Stanford Ranch3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.89
Vineyard Gate ApartmentsChardonnay2BR,2BA$1.94
Pleasant Grove Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.74
708 Main St, Unit 708 C708 Main St1BR,1BA$1.78
Junction CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.02
Gardens at Bella BreezeOne Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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