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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nevada City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Nevada City Studio Apartments | $2,225 | $675 | $4,630 |
Cheap Nevada City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,095 | $6,260 |
Cheap Nevada City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $841 | $6,880 |
Cheap Nevada City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,900 | $4,380 |
Cheap Nevada City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,966 | $3,449 | $4,484 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tourist Hotel | Studio | Studio, | $675 |
Sandpiper Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Meadow Wood Condo Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Colonial Garden Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Northpointe Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Eastgate Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Lakeside Village | Lakeside Village Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Monterey Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Hunters Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Estate | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Sandpiper Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Meadow Wood Condo Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Shasta Glen Apartments | 650 SF | 1BR,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
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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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