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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Sierra Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Glen

7321 Auburn Oaks CtCitrus Heights, CA 95621
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Olive Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Courts

13340 Luther RdAuburn, CA 95603
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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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Sutter Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutter Terrace

6725 Fiddyment RdRoseville, CA 95747
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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 Lincoln neighborhood priced from $528. Crescent Apartments in the Black Oak neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
Crescent ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
Sierra GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Olympus Park ApartmentsThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$1,464
Quail RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3BED/2.5BATH Model at Rocklin Sunset Townhomes in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/Study Model at Shadowbrook Apartments starting at $2,150 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the East Roseville Parkway 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.
Rocklin Sunset Townhomes3BED/2.5BATH3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Shadowbrook Apartments2 Bedroom w/Study2BR,2.5BA$1.68
THE PHOENICIANEdessa2BR,2BA$2.12
Shaliko Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.13
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Woodcreek Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.79
708 Main St, Unit 708 C708 Main St1BR,1BA$1.78
Crescent ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.98
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 $1,625.

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 $2,339.

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 3 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 $154 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.

Expert Rental Resources

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