Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Fulton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Apartments

1400 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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2517 U St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2517 U St

2517 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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Braden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braden Manor

2323-2325 H StSacramento, CA 95816

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Victory Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Villas

6344 Greenback LnCitrus Heights, CA 95621
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63 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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70 / 100

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Biking is convenient for most trips

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33 / 100

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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 $3,088.

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 6,392 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 $580 which is $2,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Carrie Catalano

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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