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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 Woodcreek Oaks neighborhood priced from $909. Sierra Glen in the Rusch Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant Grove Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
Sierra GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Olympus Park ApartmentsThe Douglas1BR,1BA$1,512
Terracina at Whitney Ranch1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,536
PepperwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.92 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath B Model at Isles in the in the Quail Glen neighborhood starting from $3,526. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 3X3C Model at Sunset Rocklin Townhomes starting at $2,800 with a $1.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Isles4 Bed 2.5 Bath B4BR,2.5BA$1.92
Sunset Rocklin Townhomes3X3C3BR,2.5BA$1.62
The James3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$2.03
The Ridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Broadstone at Stanford RanchHeartstone B12BR,2BA$2.03
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.92
Lincoln Heights Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Auburn Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Shadowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Pleasant Grove Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Placer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Placer County?

There are currently 431 Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA with pricing that ranges from $909 to $7,855. There are also 205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Placer County ranging from $810 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Placer County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Placer County ranges from $810 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,616.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Placer County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Placer County range from $1,258 to $7,855, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,395 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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