
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Placer County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Placer County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Placer County Studio Apartments | $2,266 | $1,400 | $4,630 |
Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $902 | $6,330 |
Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,082 | $6,880 |
Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,246 | $7,596 |
Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,895 | $2,970 | $7,888 |
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Cheapest Available Placer County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Placer County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pleasant Grove Apartments in the Foothills Junction neighborhood priced from $902. Sierra Glen in the Rusch Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasant Grove Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Sierra Glen | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Quail Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Almond Heights | 135 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Park Place Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.82 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Terraces at Stanford Ranch in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 3X3B Model at Sunset Rocklin Townhomes starting at $2,700 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Placer County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Terraces at Stanford Ranch | 4x2.5 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
Sunset Rocklin Townhomes | 3X3B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes | Oak | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.05 |
Pearl Creek | 2 - 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Sierra Gardens | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Lincoln Heights Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Pleasant Grove Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Placer County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Placer County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Placer County is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Placer County?
The cheapest apartment in Placer County is Pleasant Grove Apartments which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Placer County costs $3,856.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Placer County?
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 16 regular apartments in Placer County 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 Placer County?
Cheap apartments in Placer County have an average cost of $112 which is $3,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.
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