Cheap Homes for Rent in Placer County, CA from $800 (22 Rentals)

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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 Sutter Terrace in the Diamond Woods Village neighborhood priced from $1,241. Parkview Apartments in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Placer County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutter Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath 60% (554 sq f (271711g6)1BR,1BA$1,241
Parkview ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,400
Sierra GlenOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Easton1x1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$1,424
Almond Heights135 StudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Placer County area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3X3A Model at Sunset Rocklin Townhomes in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Placer County apartment is the 2 - 2 Model at Pearl Creek starting at $2,460 with a $2.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Rocklin Townhomes3X3A3BR,2.5BA$1.86
Pearl Creek2 - 22BR,2BA$2.12
9088 Whitefish Way, Unit Home away from Home9088 Whitefish Way1BR,1BA$2.00
Fiddyment Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Auburn Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.10
Terracina at Whitney Ranch2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
Shadowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Rocklin GoldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The Preserve at CreeksideAcorn1BR,1BA$2.15
SOMERSETT HILLSSanta Lucia1BR,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Placer County

What type of rentals are currently available in Placer County?

There are currently 443 Apartments for Rent in Placer County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,253 to $7,862. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Placer County ranging from $810 to $9,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Placer County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Placer County ranges from $810 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,971.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Placer County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Placer County range from $2,007 to $7,862, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,095.

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