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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $550 to $12,225 with an overall median price of $3,060. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Vineyard Point Village at $1,100, Rio Linda - Elverta at $1,275, and East City at $550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vineyard Point Village$1,100$1,1001
Rio Linda - Elverta$1,550$1,2751
East City$1,575$55015
Noralto$1,600$1,3004
Del Paso Heights$1,700$1,15030
East Del Paso Heights$1,725$1,10060
Churchill Downs$1,795$1,1001
North Vineyard Greens$1,795$1,1001
Oak Knoll$1,799$85021
Willow Bend$1,825$1,2988

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anton Arcade Apartments in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood priced from $700. River Garden Estates in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $898. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anton Arcade Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$700
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,042
Parkway TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #911BR,1BA$1,095
Shelfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2051 56th Ave Model at 2051 56th Ave in the in the Meadowview neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the Unit #24 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2051 56th Ave2051 56th Ave2BR,2BA$1.48
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #242BR,1.5BA$1.53
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Bell Acqua1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.56
Anton Arcade Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sacramento, CA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Sacramento is Anton Arcade Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Sacramento costs $3,060.

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 6,375 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 $582 which is $2,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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