
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Rocklin/Downtown Area Rocklin, CA from $650 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Rocklin/Downtown Area area of Rocklin.


The Easton

Springview Oaks Apartments

The Everette

Stanford Heights

Rocklin Gold

Meridian At Stanford Ranch

Rocklin Manor Apartments
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The Winsted at Sunset West

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Sutter Ridge

Emerald Pointe

Garnet Creek

Rocklin Ranch
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The Brighton Apartments

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Terraces at Stanford Ranch

Shannon Bay Apartments

Silver Oaks Apartments

6530 Hearthstone Cir

The Vue at Rocklin Ridge
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Springview Rocklin Duplexes

5381 3rd St

Crescent Apartments

Main St Plaza

Junction Crossing

The Preserve at Creekside

The Zivar Luxury Apartments

PINNACLE AT GALLERIA
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Rosemeade at Olympus Pointe

Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes

Pearl Creek

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THE PHOENICIAN

The Villages of the Galleria

Venu at Galleria

Furnished Studio-Sacramento - Roseville

Shadowbrook Apartments
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Central Rocklin/Downtown Area, Rocklin, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Rocklin/Downtown Area Studio Apartments | $2,017 | $1,542 | $2,399 |
| Central Rocklin/Downtown Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $650 | $2,689 |
| Central Rocklin/Downtown Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $792 | $3,172 |
| Central Rocklin/Downtown Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $912 | $3,539 |
| Central Rocklin/Downtown Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Rocklin/Downtown Area Neighborhood of Rocklin, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Rocklin/Downtown Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Rocklin/Downtown Area area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crescent Apartments priced from $650. Stanford Court Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,077. Here are the most affordable Central Rocklin/Downtown Area apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Junction Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,542 |
| The Easton | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Springview Oaks Apartments | Plan A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Rocklin Gold | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Stanford Heights | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Preserve at Creekside | Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| The Zivar Luxury Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Meridian At Stanford Ranch | Meridiano | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Rocklin/Downtown Area area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3BED/2.5BATH Model at Rocklin Sunset Townhomes in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Central Rocklin/Downtown Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/Study Model at Shadowbrook Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the East Roseville Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Rocklin/Downtown Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin Sunset Townhomes | 3BED/2.5BATH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom w/Study | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.22 |
| THE PHOENICIAN | Edessa | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Woodstream Townhomes | Maple | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.26 |
| Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes | The Campania | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The AVA Apartments | 2BD, 2BTH LD | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Rocklin Gold | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Crescent Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Rocklin/Downtown Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area is under $1,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area?
The cheapest apartment in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area is Crescent Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area costs $2,236.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Rocklin/Downtown 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 Central Rocklin/Downtown 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 Central Rocklin/Downtown Area?
Cheap apartments in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area have an average cost of $308 which is $1,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Rocklin/Downtown Area.
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