Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA from $700 (204 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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$1,277 - $2,798
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Westwood

4900 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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Redwood Square
$1,291 - $1,499
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$1,291 - $1,499

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Redwood Square

4400 Elkhorn BlvdSacramento, CA 95842
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Madison
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$1,299 - $1,902
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$1,299 - $1,902

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Madison

4901 Little Oak LnSacramento, CA 95841
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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. Barcelona in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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
Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Villa Regia Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,225
4400 Greenholme Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,245
The Continental0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,249
4552 Ashcroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,250
Hillsdale VillageMove in and save! Get $1000 off your first mont...1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Highlands, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Highlands area is the $1.40 price per square foot **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL** Model at Marconi Gardens Apartments in the in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value North Highlands apartment is the 2 bd 1 bath Upstairs Model at Rinconada Village starting at $1,475 with a $1.59 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.
Marconi Gardens Apartments**LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL**2BR,1BA$1.40
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.59
MadisonB12BR,1BA$1.65
4400 Greenholme Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.46
Redwood Square2x1 Bond2BR,1BA$1.70
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.75
4552 Ashcroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
The Harlow by Trion Living1x1R1BR,1BA$1.70
Cypress Greens1 Bedroom ALL utilties Included.1BR,1BA$1.76
Magnolia Suites1x11BR,1BA$1.81

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,095 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 $1,245 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 $1,902.

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