
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encina Neighborhood of Arden-Arcade, CA from $600 (67 Rentals)
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Summer Trace Apartments

The Eleven Hundred

Marigold Lane Apartments

1241 Morse Ave, Unit 2

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Larkspur

Howe Manor East Apartments

2383 Arden Wy, Unit 6

Heatherwood Apartments
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Wyda Way

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Moxy Apartments

Arden Park

1241 Morse Ave, Unit 1243 Morse Ave 11

769 Carro Dr

Riverglen by the River

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2405 Cava Ct, Unit 4

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The Luxe Apartments

Hacienda Apartments

Aspire Arden Apartments

786 Carro Dr

1112 Evelyn Ln

905 Carro Dr, Unit 2

Fulton Villa Apartments
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919 Bell St

1430-1432 Topaz Way

770 Carro Dr

Varenna Senior Apartments (Senior Living)

Cottage Square Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

Kensington House Apartments

Polynesian Apartments

Wyda Gardens Apartments

Ten Forty
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Arden Fair Apartments

Rosewood Garden Apartments

1938 Ethan Wy

Arden Aire Apartments

Fulton Apartments

Markston Apartments

Liv1621

Northrop Apartments

2308 Villanova Cir

The Canopy
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Encina, Arden-Arcade, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Encina?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encina Studio Apartments | $1,434 | $1,095 | $1,599 |
| Encina 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $1,225 | $1,979 |
| Encina 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,395 | $2,150 |
| Encina 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,695 | $2,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Encina Neighborhood of Arden-Arcade, CA.
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Cheapest Available Encina Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Encina area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wright Place priced from $1,250. Marigold Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Encina apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Marigold Lane Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1214 Bell Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Canopy | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Willow Grove Apartments | Studio Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,384 |
| Arden Town Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Villa Del Rio Apartments | The Baja | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Wyda Way | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encina, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Encina area is the $1.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Moxy Apartments in the in the Bellview neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Encina apartment is the 2x1 Model at Fulton Villa Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Encina apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moxy Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Fulton Villa Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Carla by Trion Living | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Riverglen by the River | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Mode | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Veranda at the Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Hacienda Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Wyda Way | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Arden Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Marigold Lane Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encina Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Encina?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Encina is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encina?
The cheapest apartment in Encina is Wright Place which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Encina costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Encina?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Encina that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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