
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA from $400 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $2,288 | $1,400 | $4,630 |
Placer County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $902 | $6,260 |
Placer County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,082 | $6,880 |
Placer County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,264 | $1,246 | $7,659 |
Placer County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,976 | $2,995 | $7,646 |
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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. The Easton in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. 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 |
The Easton | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
Sierra Glen | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Quail Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Almond Heights | 135 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3X3B Model at Sunset Rocklin Townhomes in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the Oak Model at The Preserve at Creekside starting at $2,135 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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Sunset Rocklin Townhomes | 3X3B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
The Preserve at Creekside | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Pearl Creek | 2 - 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Somersett Hills | California Coast | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Cobblestone Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
The Mariah | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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 $4,025.
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 15 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 $135 which is $3,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Placer County.
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