Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Pioneer Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Court

347 Nile StNevada City, CA 95959
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Valley Commons East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Commons East

295 Joerschke DrGrass Valley, CA 95945

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Nevada City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nevada City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nevada City, CA is a Studio unit found at Tourist Hotel in the Hetherington Place neighborhood priced from $675. Sandpiper Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tourist HotelStudioStudio,$675
Sandpiper Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1,150
Meadow Wood Condo ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nevada City area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Colonial Garden Apartments in the in the Hetherington Place neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Nevada City apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Northpointe Commons starting at $1,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Hetherington Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nevada City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colonial Garden Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Northpointe Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Eastgate Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Lakeside VillageLakeside Village Plan B2BR,1BA$1.63
Monterey Park Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.64
Hunters LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
The Estate2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Sandpiper CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Meadow Wood Condo ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$1.76
Shasta Glen Apartments650 SF1BR,1BA$1.88

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Getting Around Nevada City, CA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nevada City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nevada City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nevada City is at Tourist Hotel listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada City Apartment is $1,150 at Sandpiper Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nevada City is starting from $1,195 at Tourist Hotel.

What is the most affordable Nevada City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nevada City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes and starts from $2,825.

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