
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeside area of Elk Grove.


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Lakeside, Elk Grove, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,302 | $3,050 |
Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,795 | $4,756 |
Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $2,175 | $6,355 |
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at MOSA Apartments priced from $1,302. Laguna Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,163. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MOSA Apartments | 1 Bedrppm | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
Laguna Creek | MEADOW CRANE | 1BR,1BA | $2,163 |
Parkside Apartments | The Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, CA
As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $2.25 price per square foot Residence 8 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals in the in the Liberty Lane neighborhood starting from $2,779. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the The Bellini Model at Stonelake Apartments Homes starting at $2,470 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Serenade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals | Residence 8 Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Stonelake Apartments Homes | The Bellini | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Parkside Apartments | The Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Laguna Creek | MEADOW CRANE | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeside, Elk Grove, CA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Elk Grove, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Lakeside Neighborhood in Elk Grove, CA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
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 3 regular apartments in Lakeside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $201 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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