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1816 F StSacramento, CA 95811

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Alkali Flats, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alkali Flats Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alkali Flats area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Alkali Flats apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
1019 H St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,175
The Riverview (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,195
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alkali Flats, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alkali Flats area is the $1.77 price per square foot 289 3rd St Model at 289 3rd St, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Alkali Flats apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 317 U St starting at $1,895 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alkali Flats apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
289 3rd St, Unit 4289 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.77
317 U St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.94
719 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.90
The Cove Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$2.32
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42
The Hardin1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.44
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.00
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Alkali Flats, Sacramento, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Sacramento, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alkali Flats Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alkali Flats?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alkali Flats is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alkali Flats?

The cheapest apartment in Alkali Flats is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Alkali Flats costs $3,041.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alkali Flats?

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 10 regular apartments in Alkali Flats 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 Alkali Flats?

Cheap apartments in Alkali Flats have an average cost of $161 which is $2,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alkali Flats.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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