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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. Meadow Wood Condo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tourist HotelStudioStudio,$675
Meadow Wood Condo ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$1,200
Shasta Glen Apartments650 SF1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nevada City area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA 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/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Northpointe Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Eastgate Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Lakeside VillageLakeside Village Plan B2BR,1BA$1.63
Monterey Park Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.64
310 S Auburn St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.71
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nevada City

What type of rentals are currently available in Nevada City?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Nevada City, CA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,880. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nevada City ranging from $1,050 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nevada City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nevada City ranges from $1,050 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,428.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nevada City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nevada City range from $1,900 to $4,276, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,449.

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