Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (23 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Placentia.

Nutwood East Apartments

Hillcrest Village Senior Living

156 Arbor Park Apartments

Pradera Apartment Homes

Montclaire Apartments

Summerhill Village Apartments

Sturbridge Village Apartments

Tribeca Apartmens

Park Meadows Apartments
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Placentia, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placentia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Placentia Studio Apartments | $2,340 | $1,725 | $4,935 |
Cheap Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $1,673 | $4,127 |
Cheap Placentia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,733 | $5,101 |
Cheap Placentia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $2,006 | $4,912 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Placentia, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Placentia, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Placentia Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Clementine | $3,790 | $1,673 | 121 |
Atwood | $3,837 | $2,175 | 107 |
Cheapest Available Placentia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Placentia, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nutwood East Apartments in the Clementine neighborhood priced from $1,634. Hillcrest Village Senior Living in the Clementine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placentia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nutwood East Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,634 |
Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Sycamore Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
The Pointe at College Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placentia area is the $2.69 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Carlyle Square Apartment Homes in the in the Clementine neighborhood starting from $4,020. The second greatest value Placentia apartment is the 2x1 Model at ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES starting at $2,475 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Clementine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placentia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carlyle Square Apartment Homes | Plan 7 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
La Ramada Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Parkside La Palma Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
El Dorado Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Pines Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Casa Commonwealth | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Sturbridge Village Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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Placentia Overview
Placentia, California, is a town of around 51,000 residents in northern Orange County. The county is home to internationally famous amusement parks like Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and is also right next to Los Angeles and its many millions of people. Southern California is a vast metropolis encompassing several counties, and Placentia is just a tiny part. The community of Placentia is an interesting mixture of suburbia and urban sprawl, with excellent access to freeways and job centers like Anaheim and Orange. Many residents in Placentia commute during the week to jobs throughout Orange County. The city was once well-known for its proximity to the citrus industry and local farms, but the neighborhoods and apartments throughout Placentia have become more suburban rather than rural over the last half-century.
Why live in Placentia, CA?
One of the best reasons to consider Placentia for your future apartment home is that the community offers a perfect balance between quiet suburbia and the big city. You're never far from anything when you live in Southern California, and Placentia is an excellent choice for anyone interested in living in a suburban environment that's just an hour away from the beach or mountains. If you drive west, you'll greet the gorgeous Pacific and Orange County's famous beaches. If you drive northeast, you'll see beautiful mountain cities like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. And beyond the benefits of nearby recreation, Placentia is also a solid place to live for commuters who work in larger cities of Orange County like Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and Orange.
Best Local Schools in Placentia, CA
Brookhaven Elementary
Valencia High
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Getting Around Placentia, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placentia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Placentia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Placentia is under $1,910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placentia?
The cheapest apartment in Placentia is Nutwood East Apartments which is listed at $1,673, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $3,813.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Placentia?
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 40 regular apartments in Placentia 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 Placentia?
Cheap apartments in Placentia have an average cost of $431 which is $3,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placentia.
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