1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Placerville, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Placerville, California as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,974 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Placerville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Placerville
Compare Placerville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Placerville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Placerville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingle Springs, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,840 | +$230 (+14%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 19.2 mi | $2,490 | +$880 (+55%) |
| Pollock Pines, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,250 | $-360 (-22%) |
| Folsom, CA | 24.7 mi | $2,290 | +$680 (+42%) |
| Auburn, CA | 26 mi | $1,570 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 29.7 mi | $1,940 | +$330 (+20%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 32.6 mi | $1,850 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 32.6 mi | $2,270 | +$660 (+41%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 33.9 mi | $1,355 | $-255 (-16%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 34.6 mi | $1,745 | +$135 (+8%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 34.7 mi | $2,023 | +$413 (+26%) |
| Roseville, CA | 35.4 mi | $2,153 | +$543 (+34%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Placerville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Placerville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Placerville, California is $1,610 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,974.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Placerville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,400 ($5,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Placerville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Placerville's 1-bedroom median of $1,610 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Placerville rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Placerville ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Placerville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pollock Pines ($1,250), Auburn ($1,570), Grass Valley ($1,355).