Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Junction Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Junction Crossing

120 Pacific StRoseville, CA 95678
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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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6th St Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th St Apartment Homes

314-318 6th StRoseville, 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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Woodcreek Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek Terrace

1295 Hemingway DrRoseville, CA 95747
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CRESCENT APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$660
Stanford Court Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$1,103
Olympus Park ApartmentsThe Douglas1BR,1BA$1,189
Sierra GlenOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Gardens at Bella Breeze1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Isles4 Bed 2.5 Bath A4BR,2.5BA$1.76
Pleasant Grove Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
Broadstone at Stanford RanchHeartstone B12BR,2BA$1.95
Ascent at The Galleria Apartment HomesThe Campania2BR,2BA$2.05
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.92
Cobblestone Creek Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
CRESCENT APARTMENTSB2.1-R2BR,2BA$1.41
Parkview Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Lincoln Heights Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Stanford Court Senior Living1x11BR,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.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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