Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Placentia, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Placentia
$2,897/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Placentia is $2,897 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $997 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Placentia
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Placentia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Placentia, CA
Average rent prices in Placentia have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Placentia, CA
Rent prices in Placentia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Placentia is $2,572, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Placentia run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,655.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,655 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,942 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Placentia, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,572 | 2% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,562 | No Change | 16% | |
Houses | $4,495 | No Change | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,655
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,942
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Placentia, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,572
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,562
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Placentia, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Placentia, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Placentia and Baldwin Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Placentia
52%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Placentia, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Baldwin Park, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,156
10%$3,249
3%$2,986
4%$3,550
8%$2,817
5%$3,700
17%$2,818
5%$2,404
35%$2,375
5%$4,300
10%$2,772
4%$4,650
9%Discover rentals in Placentia, CA
3d ago
Condo for rent in Placentia
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
400 Baker St, Placentia, CA 92870
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 Turf Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Placentia
1760 Taylor Ln, Placentia, CA 92870
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 E Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,037
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 W La Jolla St, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Placentia
2131 Valencia Ave #2, Placentia, CA 92870
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
700 W La Jolla St, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 E Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,037
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$4,182
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Placentia
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 W La Jolla St, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
201 E Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$3,037
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$4,182
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
319 Josie Cir, Placentia, CA 92870
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$4,182
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
319 Josie Cir, Placentia, CA 92870
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 Baker St, Placentia, CA 92870
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Placentia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,840
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Placentia, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Placentia rental market.
How much is rent in Placentia?
The average rent in Placentia is $2,897 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Placentia?
Average rent prices in Placentia have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Placentia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Placentia is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Placentia?
To comfortably afford rent in Placentia, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Placentia?
April offers the best rental deals in Placentia, with rents running about 10% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).