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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placer County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Placer County Studio Apartments | $2,449 | $1,400 | $5,116 |
Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $909 | $6,260 |
Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,090 | $6,880 |
Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,258 | $6,949 |
Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,911 | $2,800 | $7,207 |
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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 Pleasant Grove Apartments in the Foothills Junction neighborhood priced from $909. Sierra Glen in the Rusch Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasant Grove Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Sierra Glen | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Quail Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Terracina at Whitney Ranch | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,536 |
Pepperwood | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.85 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath B Model at Isles in the in the Foothills Junction neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Terraces at Stanford Ranch starting at $2,799 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Stoneridge East Village 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. |
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Isles | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath B | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
Terraces at Stanford Ranch | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes | Oak | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.05 |
Auburn Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Somersett Hills | California Coast | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Cobblestone Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Auburn Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Pleasant Grove Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 Quail Ridge listed at $1,430.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Placer County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Placer County Apartment is $909 at Pleasant Grove Apartments.
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 $1,090 at Pleasant Grove Apartments.
What is the most affordable Placer County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Placer County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant Grove Apartments and starts from $1,258.
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