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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Cheapest Available Placer County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placer County, CA is a Studio unit found at Junction Crossing in the Kaseberg neighborhood priced from $622. Sierra Glen in the Rusch Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Junction CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$622
Sierra GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Quail RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Olympus Park ApartmentsThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$1,442
PepperwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3X3C 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 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Isles starting at $3,100 with a $1.91 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.
Rocklin Sunset Townhomes3X3C3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Isles3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.91
Vineyard Gate ApartmentsChardonnay2BR,2BA$1.86
Broadstone at Stanford RanchHeartstone B12BR,2BA$2.03
The Preserve at CreeksideBrook2BR,2BA$1.96
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Woodcreek Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Shadowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Junction CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placer County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Placer County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Placer County is at Junction Crossing listed at $622.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Placer County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placer County Apartment is $663 at Junction Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Placer County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Placer County is starting from $1,540 at Sierra Glen.

What is the most affordable Placer County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Placer County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crocker Oaks Apartments and starts from $1,895.

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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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