
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $575 (489 Rentals)
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Twelve55 Living

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Sakura

Wong Center Senior Apartments

River Garden Estates

1964 36th St

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

Montoya Apartments

4411 4th Ave

La Valentina Apartments
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Rivo

1617 Arcade Blvd

Creekside Village Senior Apartments

309 27th St

3221 Normington Dr

1637 Kathleen Ave

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Madison

The Golden Lofts

7626 Cornejo Way, Unit private room private bath

Lotus Landing Apartments
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Coralaire Apartments

2315 Edison Ave

Delta Cove Apartments, LLC

Clarendon House

5441 Olympic Way

The Kress Royal

Plaza Estates

The Riverview (55+)

D Street Apartments
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Sunset Crossings Apartments

Casa Lido Apartments

1010 10th St, Unit 1011-24

1010 10th St, Unit 1010-8

739 Dixieanne Ave

714 27th St

4400 Greenholme Dr

3736 Astoria St

3333 Belden St

519 13th St
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Stonegate Apartments

The Verandas Senior Apartments

Mode

Woodlake Terrace Apartments

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Carson Aire

The Eleven Hundred

Summer Trace Apartments

Mayberry at Town & Country

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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,655 | $690 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $739 | $5,377 |
| Cheap Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $755 | $7,700 |
| Cheap Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $599 | $5,225 |
| Sacramento 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $805 | $4,579 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/01/2026Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $575 to $16,500 with an overall median price of $1,973. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East City at $970, Vineyard Point Village at $1,100, and El Macero Estates at $1,399. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| East City | $970 | $575 | 65 |
| Vineyard Point Village | $1,100 | $1,100 | 1 |
| El Macero Estates | $1,399 | $799 | 61 |
| Lawrence Park | $1,400 | $599 | 100 |
| Fruitridge Park | $1,442 | $599 | 99 |
| East Del Paso Heights | $1,445 | $1,075 | 61 |
| Fruitridge Heights | $1,445 | $599 | 98 |
| Riverside | $1,445 | $1,375 | 7 |
| Sunrise | $1,449 | $799 | 68 |
| Cordova | $1,459 | $1,109 | 30 |
Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living in the River Park neighborhood priced from $575. Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace in the Natomas Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | 1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $624 |
| Sakura | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Cantalier2389 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 1816 F St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| La Valentina Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| Rivo | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $0.67 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Geneva Pointe starting at $1,801 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Serenade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Geneva Pointe | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Marconi Gardens Apartments | **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL f... | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Asbury Place Apartments | The Angelo | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Twelve55 Living | 1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State | 2BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| 4400 Greenholme Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 Cheap Sacramento Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sacramento?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sacramento is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento?
The cheapest apartment in Sacramento is Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace which is listed at $624, while the average apartment in Sacramento costs $1,973.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sacramento?
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 6,764 regular apartments in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Cheap apartments in Sacramento have an average cost of $577 which is $1,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento.
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