Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA from $700 (197 Rentals)

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Woodfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodfield Apartments

3600 Karl DrNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Mesa Verde
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Verde

3800 Madison AveNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Antelope Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Antelope Ranch

7400 Watt AveNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Glencole Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glencole Apartments

3609 Myrtle AveNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Westwood
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$1,294 - $2,846
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Westwood

4900 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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Cheapest Available North Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Highlands, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairway Apartments in the Mira Loma neighborhood priced from $1,000. Madison in the Foothill Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,067. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairway Apartments291BR,1BA$1,000
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,067
Redwood Square1x1 Bond1BR,1BA$1,125
Carson AireTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Mayberry at Town & Country1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
McClellan Court ApartmentsIt's Heating Up - But Our Prices JUST DROPPED!!!1BR,1BA$1,195
Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
SUR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms Model at Mallard Creek Apartments in the in the Marconi North neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the 2Bed/1Bath Model at Marconi Gardens starting at $1,850 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Creek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.81
Marconi Gardens2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.56
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Castle Hill ApartmentsOak2BR,1BA$1.80
The Harlow by Trion Living1x1R1BR,1BA$1.81
Cypress Greens1 Bedroom ALL utilties Included.1BR,1BA$1.76
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.69
Fairway Apartments291BR,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Highlands is at Mesa Verde listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Highlands Apartment is $1,000 at Fairway Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Highlands is starting from $1,272 at Madison.

What is the most affordable North Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison and starts from $1,484.

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