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Placentia, CA Area Guide

Unwind in this tranquil SoCal suburb

Suburban Peaceful Diverse Scenic Family-Friendly

Nestled between Fullerton and Yorba Linda in northern Orange County, Placentia is a picturesque suburb known for its many peaceful residential neighborhoods. Placentia is home to a close-knit community, coming together for special events like the Heritage Festival, Tamale Festival, and the Placentia Fresh Farmer’s Market.

Placentia’s Tri-City Park offers plenty of space for outdoor recreation, in addition to nearby Craig Regional Park and Carbon Canyon Regional Park. Shopping options abound at Placentia Town Center, and Brea Mall is just a short drive away.

Placentia is also convenient to California State University Fullerton, making it a top choice for many university students, faculty, and staff. The mountains and the beaches are both within driving distance of Placentia, as well as major area attractions like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Placentia, CA is $2,319 for a studio, $2,369 for one bedroom, $2,756 for two bedrooms, and $3,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Placentia has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,369/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$5,707/month
2,484 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Placentia, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

63 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

32 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

51 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sierra Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Golden Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Brookhaven Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Charles Wagner Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Van Buren Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Parkview

Public

Grades K-12

Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Kraemer Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Valencia High

Public

Grades 9-12

El Dorado High

Public

Grades 9-12

Parkview

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fullerton Arboretum
  • Craig Regional Park
  • Anaheim Equestrian Center
  • Oak Canyon Nature Center
  • Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.