Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Linda, CA from $1,250 (35 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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Bellwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellwood Park

385 Bell AveSacramento, CA 95838
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Antelope Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Antelope Ranch

7400 Watt AveNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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McClellan Park Homes
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

McClellan Park Homes

5728 Luce AveMcclellan, CA 95652
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Northpointe Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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2101 Zurlo WaySacramento, CA 95835
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Norden Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norden Terrace

3685 Elkhorn BlvdNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Glencole Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glencole Apartments

3609 Myrtle AveNorth Highlands, CA 95660
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Rio Linda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rio Linda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Linda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace in the Natomas Park neighborhood priced from $624. Mesa Verde in the North Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Linda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic Gardens at Taylor TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$624
Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Bell Acqua1x11BR,1BA$1,275
McClellan Court ApartmentsYour Perfect Ground-Floor Home at McClellan Court1BR,1BA$1,300
The Ridge at McClellanOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,310
Morningside CreekThe Dawn1BR,1BA$1,529
Sunset Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Avana Vista PointThe Alder1BR,1BA$1,556
Norden Terrace2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,569
AzureSenora - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Linda, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Linda area is the $2.08 price per square foot Converted Laurel Model at Arbors at Antelope in the in the Antelope Trails neighborhood starting from $2,481. The second greatest value Rio Linda apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Norden Terrace starting at $1,569 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Antelope Trails neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Linda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbors at AntelopeConverted Laurel3BR,2BA$2.08
Norden Terrace2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Bell Acqua2x22BR,2BA$1.63
Mosaic Gardens at Taylor TerraceTwo Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.80
Charleston2X2R-8352BR,2BA$2.43
AzureSenora - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.36
The Ridge at McClellanOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
McClellan Court ApartmentsYour Perfect Ground-Floor Home at McClellan Court1BR,1BA$2.00
Morningside CreekThe Dawn1BR,1BA$2.37
Sunset Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Linda Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Linda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Linda Apartment is $624 at Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Linda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Linda is starting from $1,440 at The Ridge at McClellan.

What is the most affordable Rio Linda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Linda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbors at Antelope and starts from $2,200.

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