
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Placer County.


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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 | $2,183 | $1,425 | $4,630 |
| Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $850 | $6,260 |
| Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $792 | $6,970 |
| Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,580 | $4,315 |
| Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,744 | $2,595 | $4,445 |
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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 CRESCENT APARTMENTS in the Black Oak 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 $1,103. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRESCENT APARTMENTS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Olympus Park Apartments | The Douglas | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Sierra Glen | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Gardens at Bella Breeze | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.76 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath A Model at Isles in the in the Quail Glen neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Pleasant Grove Apartments starting at $1,592 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Woodcreek Oaks 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 | $1.76 |
| Pleasant Grove Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Broadstone at Stanford Ranch | Heartstone B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes | The Campania | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Cobblestone Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| CRESCENT APARTMENTS | B2.1-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Lincoln Heights Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placer County?
The cheapest apartment in Placer County is CRESCENT APARTMENTS which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Placer County costs $3,808.
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 43 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 $204 which is $3,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.
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