Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placerville, CA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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property at 670 Via Montanosa

$1,449

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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670 Via Montanosa

PlacervilleCA95667
property at 3375 Almosta Rd

$1,825

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3375 Almosta Rd

PlacervilleCA95667
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2838-2848 Schnell School RdPlacerville, CA 95667
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placerville, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Placerville, CA area range in price from $1,025 to $2,495 with an overall median price of $1,871. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Placerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Long View Estates$1,700$1,15817
Golf Course Terrace$1,895$1,15817
Green Acres$1,995$1,02510
Ridgecrest Estates$1,995$1,02510

Cheapest Available Placerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Placerville, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at El Dorado Haven in the Diamond Place neighborhood priced from $1,158. Gold Country Senior Living in the Diamond Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado Haven2 Bed Townhome 40% AMI2BR,1BA$1,158
Gold Country Senior LivingOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,695
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placerville, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Placerville area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Pleasant Valley in the in the Diamond Place neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Placerville apartment is the 1 Bed 60% AMI Model at El Dorado Haven starting at $1,206 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Diamond Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.77
El Dorado Haven1 Bed 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.97
1630 Broadway, Unit 1630 Broadway1630 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placerville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placerville?

The cheapest apartment in Placerville is El Dorado Haven which is listed at $1,206, while the average apartment in Placerville costs $1,871.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Placerville?

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 14 regular apartments in Placerville 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 Placerville?

Cheap apartments in Placerville have an average cost of $690 which is $1,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placerville.

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