Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Hillcrest Village Senior Living
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Summerhill Village Apartments
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Sturbridge Village Apartments

Tribeca Apartmens
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Park Meadows Apartments

The Pointe at College Place Apartments
Placentia, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placentia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Placentia Studio Apartments | $2,331 | $1,725 | $5,398 |
Placentia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $1,720 | $4,178 |
Placentia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $1,733 | $4,698 |
Placentia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $2,006 | $4,809 |
Placentia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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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 $1,880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placentia?
The cheapest apartment in Placentia is Hillcrest Village Senior Living which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Placentia costs $3,945.
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 $460 which is $3,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placentia.
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