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    700 West La Jolla Street, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,400+
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    501 W Crowther Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
    STUDIO $2,440+
    1 BED $2,485+
    2 BEDS $3,185+
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    661 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
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    1 BED $2,230+
    2 BEDS $2,745+
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    150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $2,725+
    2 BEDS $3,176+
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    619 Encinitas Way, Placentia, CA 92870
    2 BEDS $2,595
    3 BEDS $3,295
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    1320 North Angelina Drive, Placentia, CA 92870
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    2131 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $1,900
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    3340 Topaz Ln, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,054+
    2 BEDS $2,612+
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    1120 N Placentia, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $2,033
    2 BEDS $2,677+
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    3020 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $2,028+
    2 BEDS $2,439
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    1401 N. Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,760+
    1 BED $2,040+
    2 BEDS $2,775+
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    1261 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,120+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
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    1220 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,179+
    2 BEDS $2,775+
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    2901 E Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,787+
    1 BED $1,922+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,905+
    1 BED $1,855+
    2 BEDS $2,625+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,930+
    1 BED $2,165+
    2 BEDS $2,610+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,965+
    1 BED $2,120+
    2 BEDS $2,565+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,960+
    1 BED $2,115+
    2 BEDS $2,535+
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    4930 Liverpool Street, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
    1 BED $2,550
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    2623 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $2,085+
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    2456 Nutwood Ave,, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $1,814+
    2 BEDS $2,272+
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    420 La Crescenta Dr, Brea, CA 92823
    1 BED $2,889+
    2 BEDS $3,596+
    3 BEDS $4,864+
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    500 S. Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
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    2321 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,125
    2 BEDS $2,595
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    4661 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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Average rent in Placentia, CA

$2,608/mo Placentia, CA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Placentia, CA is $2,608.

    Placentia, CA apartment rent ranges

    About 42% of apartment rents in Placentia, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 20% of apartments. Around 35% of Placentia’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 3% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    Placentia, CA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Placentia by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Placentia, CA is $2,608.

    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 17 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Placentia, CA?

    The best apartments in Placentia, CA are: ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES, Jefferson Cenza, Emerald Isle, The Herald Apartments and 619 Encinitas Way.

    What is the average rent in Placentia, CA?

    The average rent in Placentia, CA is $2,651.

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

    The price range for a studio apartment in Placentia, CA is between $2,230 and $2,940.

    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 $1,900 and $3,461.

    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 $2,400 and $4,200.

    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 $2,725 and $4,410.

    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 20% of Placentia’s rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 24% 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 3 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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