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

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Bidwell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell

425 E Bidwell StFolsom, CA 95630

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Natoma Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Natoma Arms

101 Natoma StFolsom, CA 95630
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Chalet Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

106-114 Natoma StFolsom, CA 95630
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Peterson Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peterson Place

1105 Blue Ravine RdFolsom, CA 95630

Folsom Area, Folsom, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bidwell PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Fairmont at Willowcreek1A1BR,1BA$1,830
The Falls at Willow CreekA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Falls at Willow CreekC13BR,2BA$2.55
The Legends at Willow CreekB22BR,2BA$2.08
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsB1 (Cottonwood)2BR,2BA$2.05
Sherwood at Iron PointForest2BR,2BA$2.34
Bidwell PointeSerene2BR,2BA$2.24
Folsom Ranch ApartmentsMondavi2BR,2BA$2.44
Lake PointeIslander2BR,2BA$2.48
Overlook at Blue RavineSonoma1BR,1BA$2.47
WATERFORD PLACEThe Vista1BR,1BA$2.59
Fairmont at Willowcreek1A1BR,1BA$2.56

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Folsom Area, Folsom, CA

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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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