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Apartments for Rent in Placentia, CA
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    700 West La Jolla Street, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $2,000
    2 BEDS $2,450
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $1,980+
    1 BED $2,110+
    2 BEDS $2,625+
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    661 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
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    1 BED $2,130+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $2,035
    1 BED $2,160+
    2 BEDS $2,580+
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    150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $2,741+
    2 BEDS $3,202+
    3 BEDS $4,617+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $2,030
    1 BED $2,290+
    2 BEDS $2,655+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $2,030
    1 BED $2,085+
    2 BEDS $2,640+
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    3340 Topaz Ln, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $1,975
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    1120 N Placentia, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,700
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    3020 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $1,795+
    1 BED $1,845
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    1401 N. Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $1,995+
    1 BED $2,115+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
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    1261 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,049+
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    1220 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,259+
    2 BEDS $2,586+
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    2901 E Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    Studio $1,710+
    1 BED $2,045
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    2623 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $1,935+
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    2456 Nutwood Ave,, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    2 BEDS $2,360
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    420 La Crescenta Dr, Brea, CA 92823
    1 BED $2,821+
    2 BEDS $3,113+
    3 BEDS $4,530+
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    4661 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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    4672 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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    3350 E. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
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    4700 East Mckinnon Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807
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    321 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
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    245 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
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    315 West Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
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    235 West Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
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    2 BEDS $2,450
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Average rent in Placentia, CA

$2,546/mo Placentia, CA average rental price, November 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Placentia, CA is $2,546.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,718, the average rent in Placentia, CA is $2,546.

Getting around in Placentia, CA

30 /100
Car-Dependent
30 /100
Some Transit
41 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 30, Transit Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 41

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Placentia, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Placentia, CA were last updated on 25 Mar 2024.

What are the best apartments in Placentia, CA?

The best apartments in Placentia, CA are: ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES, Homestead El Rancho, Emerald Isle, Homestead Timbers and The Herald Apartments.

What is the average rent in Placentia, CA?

The average rent in Placentia, CA is $2,546. Start your search for apartments in Placentia, CA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Placentia, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Placentia, CA is between $1,980 and $2,785. View all studio apartments in Placentia, CA.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA is between $2,000 and $3,353. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Placentia, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA is between $2,130 and $4,515. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Placentia, CA is between $4,617 and $4,883. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Placentia, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in Placentia, CA?

In Placentia, 37% of the residents are renting compared to 63% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Placentia’s rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Placentia, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Placentia are about 35 years old, on average. Of these, 32% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 93% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Placentia, CA?

Rental apartments in Placentia come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 56% of all rentals in Placentia. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in Placentia, CA

Located along the southwestern Avalon Peninsula is Placentia, CA, a small town where renters will find a beautiful climate, family-friendly atmosphere and growing business industry. With CA-57 Orange highway going north and south through town, as well as CA-91 Riverside freeway a mile south of the city limits, renting in Placentia provides an easy commute to Los Angeles (30 miles northwest) and San Diego (100 miles southeast). Notably, the local economy is seeing new growth in the shipping and transportation industries, as well as industrial fabrication, metallurgical processing, and construction development. Business aside, Placentia’s beautiful weather and pleasant way of life is also attracting an ever-growing number of new renters. With weather averages between 68°F and 79°F, Placentia is perfect for growing citrus fruits, nuts, avocados and grapes. Meanwhile, renters with families send their children to the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which includes eight elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools).

Renting in Placentia, CA

Placentia is clean and beautiful, with well-manicured parks surrounding neighborhood houses and rental apartments. There are primarily one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments for rent (with some studio and five-bedroom apartments available); townhome rentals; and single-family houses for rent in historical, country club and colonial revival-style architectures. Placentia attracts young business professionals who are looking to raise families, as well as renters who are looking to retire. Plus, renters looking for nightlife can find lots of excitement in the nearby cities less than an hour away. Local places of interest include the George Key Ranch Historic Park and museum, as well as 26 acres of botanical gardens at the Fullerton Arboretum.

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Shopping in Placentia, CA

Renters in Placentia often visit The Shops at Mission Viejo (30 miles southeast) for a day of shopping. Otherwise, the Placentia Town Center, Placentia Place Shopping Center, and Village Plaza are where renters can find a local shopping experience with stores like Ross, Marshalls and Jungle Junkie clothing store. Or, chain stores for everyday shopping needs include Target, 99 Cents Only Stores, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s and CVS. Grocery stores include Sam’s Club; Ralphs pharmacy and market; Grocery Outlet; and Northgate Market located at (Placentia Plaza). Renters in Placentia suggest dining at El Farolito Mexican Restaurant, Tiaquepaque Restaurant, El Cantarito, Paul’s Country Kitchen and, for sushi, Fish In A Bottle.

Transportation in Placentia, CA

As a growing town, Placentia is developing new transit-oriented solutions to better accommodate renters, including more walkable districts with paths that transition to housing, offices and retail destinations. Although renters in Placentia will need a car to commute and run most errands, the Orange County Transportation Authority does provide two bus routes. Route 26 runs from the small town of Fullerton to Placentia, making stops at Valencia High School, Kraemer Middle School and El Dorado High School. Additionally, Route 71 runs from Newport Beach to Yorba Linda, stopping in Placentia at the Alta Vista Country Club. Finally, the nearest major airport for renters in Placentia is Los Angeles International Airport, which is 35 miles west.

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