Cheap Apartments for Rent in Planada, CA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Bear Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek

1509 N Plainsburg RdPlanada, CA 95365
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Swiss Colony
$1,350 - $2,200
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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2355 K St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

1680-1695 Ellen AveMerced, CA 95341
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Planada, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Planada Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Planada, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $544. Lakeland Apartments in the Mariposa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Planada apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$544
Lakeland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Osito Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,075
Creekside ApartmentsCottonwood Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,225
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,1BA$1,345
Madera West Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,350
Bear Creek ParkYosemite - Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,350
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Garden East Apartments2br, 1b2BR,1BA$1,450
The VillagesHarvard1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Planada, CA and Nearby

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Planada area is the $1.26 price per square foot York Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Planada apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Vista Del Sol Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Planada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityYork4BR,2BA$1.26
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Village TerraceTuscany with Garage2BR,2BA$1.78
Westgaters Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.22
Bear Creek ParkYosemite - Upstairs2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Garden East Apartments2br, 1b2BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Planada Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Planada?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Planada is at Lakeland Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Planada Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Planada Apartment is $1,075 at Osito Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Planada is starting from $675 at Merced Station.

What is the most affordable Planada Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Planada Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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