Apartments for Rent in Placerville, CA

Prices and availability in Placerville, CA were last updated on 24 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Placerville, CA are: Mallard Apartments, Remodeled bungalow for Rent near Downtown Placerville, 5030 Newtown Rd, 2548 Golden Eagle Dr and 1782 Lotus Rd.

The average rent in Placerville, CA is $1,800.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Placerville, CA is between $2,500 and $2,600.

In Placerville 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Placerville's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 60% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.

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 Placerville are about 36 years old, on average. Of these, 14% 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 all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Placerville are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 35% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.