1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA (1,925 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: August 31, 2026

There are currently 13643 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sacramento, CA that range in price from $739 to $5,377. 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 Sacramento357$1,850$739
Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands322$1,600$1,075
South Sacramento286$1,800$739
Downtown Sacramento213$1,879$739
Chinatown169$2,049$1,020
The Bridge District160$1,885$739
Downtown West Sacramento144$1,995$739
Upper Land Park138$1,865$739
Pioneer Bluff135$1,865$739
Johnson Business Park130$1,865$1,075

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. Capitol Towers - Towers and Villas has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $2,677. 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
Capitol Towers - Towers and VillasTowers One Bed PH1,180 Sq Ft$2,677
K Street Lofts1 Bd/ 1 Ba1,000 Sq Ft$2,050
Savannah at Southport1 BR, 1 BA1,000 Sq Ft$2,061
Imperial Manorone bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,595
Landing at RiverlakeThe Clipper970 Sq Ft$1,980
South Park Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath ($1,300 Security Deposit)950 Sq Ft$1,595
GioB6889 Sq Ft$2,835
Cypress Apartments1 Bedroom + Den840 Sq Ft$2,750
Sutter Green ApartmentsPlumas745 Sq Ft$2,140

Cheapest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 31, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is the One Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted Model starting from $624 at Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace in the Natomas Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Sacramento 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Sakura starting at $739 in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sacramento is currently $1,852. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mosaic Gardens at Taylor TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted$624
Sakura1 Bedroom$739
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A1$879
Cantalier23891BR/1.0BA$995
MadisonA1$1,018
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +1 Bed, 1 bath$1,020
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,095
Creekside Village Senior Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Large$1,095
La Valentina Apartments1 Bedroom$1,096
ETHAN TERRACE1x1$1,110

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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 Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace listed at $624.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento is $1,852.

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 664 sq ft.

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