1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA (1,901 Rentals)

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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 13, 2026

There are currently 17816 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sacramento, CA that range in price from $822 to $8,006. North Sacramento, Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands and South Sacramento are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sacramento with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Sacramento448$1,835$822
Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands396$1,650$1,000
South Sacramento394$1,813$822
Downtown Sacramento275$1,994$822
Chinatown208$2,009$1,020
The Bridge District197$2,004$822
Gateway West193$2,030$1,178
Outer Carmichael Citrus Heights185$1,510$1,074
Downtown West Sacramento182$2,004$1,020
Upper Land Park180$2,004$822

Largest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is found at Capitol Towers - Luxury Midrise in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood and is 1,580 square feet priced from $4,171. Lofts in the Sundance Lake neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,182 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Capitol Towers - Luxury MidriseElite - Townhome1,580 Sq Ft$4,171
Lofts11F-L1,182 Sq Ft$2,195
1430 Q Apartments1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Penthouse A1,138 Sq Ft$3,195
Marconi Oaks1,132 Sq Ft$1,550
The Hardin1 Bed townhome1,100 Sq Ft$1,795
AvantiPalermo + Den975 Sq Ft$2,230
Granite PointCalm + Den975 Sq Ft$1,895
Landing at RiverlakeThe Clipper970 Sq Ft$1,850
South Park Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath950 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is the 29 Model starting from $1,000 at Fairway Apartments in the Mira Loma neighborhood. The second most affordable Sacramento 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + starting at $1,020 in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sacramento is currently $1,825. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fairway Apartments29$1,000
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +1 Bed, 1 bath$1,020
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath$1,042
The MadisonA1$1,074
The Cascades ApartmentsThe Shasta$1,100
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #99$1,125
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine$1,175
RIVER TERRACEThe American$1,178
River Bend Park1BR/1.0BA$1,199
McClellan Court ApartmentsNew Place to Call Home - Just in Time for the N...$1,200

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Sacramento Overview

Sacramento is a vibrant city and diverse city. Its well-balanced live/work/play lifestyle provides residents of Sacramento apartments and other locals alike with plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of interests. And the apartment rental options in Sacramento cater to the richly diverse lifestyle of the city by providing something for everyone.

Why live in Sacramento, CA?

Sacramento has something for everyone. In fact, Time magazine named it “America’s Most Diverse City”. With such an ethnically mixed population, the restaurant options to get out of your Sacramento apartments and enjoy are endless. The city also has a thriving performing arts culture with two theater companies, the Sacramento Ballet and the Sacramento Opera. The city is also home to the Sacramento Kings basketball team, the oldest franchise in the NBA. The city of Sacramento is also progressive and environmentally friendly. It is home to the Sacramento Bee. A progressive newspaper that has consistently promoted free speech, anti-racism, worker’s rights, and environmental protection. And the city is a leader in the development of clean fuel sources. The cost of living is also a factor when choosing where to live. Sacramento's cost of living is significantly lower than other major cities in California. It is 73% less expensive than San Francisco and 54% less expensive than San Jose. The cost to live in Los Angeles is 37% more than Sacramento.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sacramento with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sacramento is at Fairway Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento is $1,825.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sacramento is a 1,580 square feet unit starting from $4,171 at Capitol Towers - Luxury Midrise.

What is the average size for Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sacramento is currently 582 sq ft.

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