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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: July 17, 2026

There are currently 13471 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sacramento, CA that range in price from $528 to $10,030. North Sacramento, South Sacramento and Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands 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 Sacramento372$1,895$587
South Sacramento307$1,800$850
Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands304$1,650$1,050
Downtown Sacramento234$1,995$587
The Bridge District181$1,995$587
Chinatown169$2,127$1,020
Upper Land Park165$2,049$587
Downtown West Sacramento162$1,989$723
Pioneer Bluff151$1,977$587
Bella Rio141$1,973$723

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. The Elliott Building has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,552 square feet and currently listed start at $3,300. 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
The Elliott Building4701,552 Sq Ft$3,300
The Lofts1BD, 1BTH F-L1,182 Sq Ft$2,055
Marconi Oaks1,132 Sq Ft$1,550
The Hardin1 Bed townhome1,100 Sq Ft$1,795
Imperial Manorone bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,595
Landing at RiverlakeThe Clipper970 Sq Ft$1,980
Governor's Square ApartmentsHaight923 Sq Ft$1,850
Loma Linda Apartments1 bed Loft920 Sq Ft$1,500
Sutter Green ApartmentsPlumas745 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is the Senior Affordable Model starting from $587 at Lofts at Globe Mills in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. The second most affordable Sacramento 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Plan A1 Model at Wong Center Senior Apartments starting at $723 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sacramento is currently $1,879. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A1$723
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +1 Bed, 1 bath$1,020
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,095
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #7$1,095
La Valentina Apartments1 Bedroom$1,096
ETHAN TERRACE1x1$1,110
Arden Villa Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,160
1019-1023 H St1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,175
The Legacy ApartmentsREGENTS$1,178

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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 Lofts at Globe Mills listed at $587.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento is $1,879.

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 579 sq ft.

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