
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Folsom Area Folsom, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Folsom Area, Folsom, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Folsom Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Folsom Area Studio Apartments | $2,104 | $1,500 | $3,539 |
Folsom Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,774 | $4,237 |
Folsom Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,916 | $5,023 |
Folsom Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $2,550 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Available Folsom Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Folsom Area area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Bidwell Pointe priced from $1,500. Fairmont at Willowcreek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,830. Here are the most affordable Folsom Area apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bidwell Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Fairmont at Willowcreek | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
The Falls at Willow Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Folsom Area, CA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Folsom Area area is the $2.55 price per square foot C1 Model at The Falls at Willow Creek in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,872. The second greatest value Folsom Area apartment is the B2 Model at The Legends at Willow Creek starting at $2,324 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the The Promontory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Folsom Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Falls at Willow Creek | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
The Legends at Willow Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Preserve at Blue Ravine Apartments | B1 (Cottonwood) | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Sherwood at Iron Point | Forest | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Bidwell Pointe | Serene | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Folsom Ranch Apartments | Mondavi | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
Lake Pointe | Islander | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
Overlook at Blue Ravine | Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
WATERFORD PLACE | The Vista | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Fairmont at Willowcreek | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Folsom Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Folsom Area?
The cheapest apartment in Folsom Area is Fairmont at Willowcreek which is listed at $1,830, while the average apartment in Folsom Area costs $3,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Folsom Area?
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 2 regular apartments in Folsom Area 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 Folsom Area?
Cheap apartments in Folsom Area have an average cost of $193 which is $3,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Folsom Area.
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