Jefferson Cenza
505-535 W Crowther Ave,
Placentia, CA 92870
$2,348 - $4,458 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Placentia, CA
What is the average rent in Placentia, CA?
$2,391/month
Average Rent
697 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Placentia, CA is $2,391 per month. This is 46% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Placentia one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Placentia, you can expect to pay about $2,365 per month for a studio, $2,391 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,760 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,454 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Placentia, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $59 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Placentia, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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4%
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12%
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84%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Placentia?
Based on current rent prices, Granada Park, Placentia Lakes and Bradford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Placentia.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Placentia?
Based on current rent prices, Bradford, Granada Park and Placentia Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Placentia.
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Which Placentia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Placentia with the most apartments available are Bradford, Granada Park and Placentia Lakes .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Placentia, CA?
Because the average rent in Placentia is $2,391, you’ll want to make about $7,970 per month or $95,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Placentia, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Placentia, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.