Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA from $1,087 (205 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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Norden Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norden Terrace

3685 Elkhorn BlvdNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Madison
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$1,100 - $1,573

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,573
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,573
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Madison

4901 Little Oak LnSacramento, CA 95841
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  • Low Income

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Westwood
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$1,257 - $2,748

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Base Rent$1,257 - $2,748
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Westwood

4900 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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Redwood Square
$1,260 - $1,489

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Base Rent$1,260 - $1,489
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Redwood Square

4400 Elkhorn BlvdSacramento, CA 95842
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$1,300
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2511 Edison Ave

SacramentoCA95821
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The Edison
$1,314 - $3,167

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Base Rent$1,314 - $3,167
Total Monthly Price$1,314 - $3,167
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The Edison

3636 Edison AveSacramento, CA 95821
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$1,350
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4561 Ashcroft Ave
SacramentoCA95841

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North Highlands, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Highlands, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3729 Balsam St in the Robla neighborhood priced from $1,095. Madison in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,100
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,122
BarcelonaSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,145
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
4400 Greenholme Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,199
McClellan Court ApartmentsOne Month on Us1BR,1BA$1,200
Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
The QuarterStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Mayberry at Town & Country1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Norden Terrace in the in the Antelope Trails neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the 2 bd 1 bath Upstairs Model at Rinconada Village starting at $1,495 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the North Edison 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.
Norden Terrace2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.63
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.67
Magnolia Suites2x12BR,1BA$1.63
4400 Greenholme Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.41
Palm Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Village CommonsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Cypress Greens1 Bedroom ALL utilties Included.1BR,1BA$1.76
Ashford Heights ApartmentsThe Avery2BR,1BA$1.72
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.75

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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 Barcelona listed at $1,145.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Highlands Apartment is $1,095 at 3729 Balsam St.

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 $1,199 at 4400 Greenholme Dr.

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 $1,503.

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