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Placentia, CA

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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 2025, the average apartment rent in Placentia, CA is $2,382 for a studio, $2,370 for one bedroom, $2,743 for two bedrooms, and $3,291 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Placentia has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,370/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$4,761/month
2,150 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,846/month
906 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Placentia, CA

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Golden Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

759 Students

9
out of 10

Brookhaven Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

469 Students

9
out of 10

Sierra Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

479 Students

8
out of 10

Morse Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

369 Students

8
out of 10

Van Buren Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

540 Students

7
out of 10

Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

595 Students

8
out of 10

Kraemer Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

954 Students

7
out of 10

Parkview

Public

Grades K-12

184 Students

7
out of 10

Valadez Middle School Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

621 Students

4
out of 10

Valencia High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,543 Students

8
out of 10

El Dorado High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,034 Students

8
out of 10

Parkview

Public

Grades K-12

184 Students

7
out of 10

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 2025.