Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Oaks Neighborhood of Citrus Heights, CA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Arborelle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arborelle

8007 Sunrise BlvdCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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Creekside Colony
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Colony

7951 Kingswood DrCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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Summerfield Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerfield Place

7969 Pebble Beach DrCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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Heather Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Downs

12633 Fair Oaks BlvdCitrus Heights, CA 95610
Corporate Housing

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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6239 Pecan Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6239 Pecan Ave

6239 Pecan AveOrangevale, CA 95662
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Fair Oaks Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Oaks Senior

12057 Fair Oaks BlvdFair Oaks, CA 95628
Senior Living

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Golden Oaks, Citrus Heights, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Golden Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Oaks area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meadows priced from $1,250. Arborelle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable Golden Oaks apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeadowsThe MapleStudio,1BA$1,250
Arborelle1x11BR,1BA$1,358
Spring Creek ApartmentsSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Antelope Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,375
Sierra SquareTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,400
Hazel Wood Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,410
Woodglen at the Meadows1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,420
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,420
Oak Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The Renaissance ApartmentsThe Milan1BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Oaks, CA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Oaks area is the $2.03 price per square foot Sandpiper Model at Birdcage Village in the in the Stock Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Golden Oaks apartment is the 2 Beds/1 Bath Model at Greenback Terrace Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Rusch Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birdcage VillageSandpiper2BR,2BA$2.03
Greenback Terrace Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Greenback Gardens2B1B2BR,1BA$1.83
Sunrise Center Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.06
Creekside Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Sierra SquareTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Antelope Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.91
Arborelle1x11BR,1BA$1.93
Heather Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Legacy Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.27

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Citrus Heights. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Golden Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Golden Oaks is under $1,460.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Golden Oaks is Arborelle which is listed at $1,358, while the average apartment in Golden Oaks costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Oaks?

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 24 regular apartments in Golden Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.