Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $575 (67 Rentals)

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The Edison
$1,314 - $3,167
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The Edison

3636 Edison AveSacramento, CA 95821
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Kensington Park
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$1,366 - $2,452
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Kensington Park

3644 Kings WaySacramento, CA 95821
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Citadel 29
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Citadel 29

2929 Edison AveSacramento, CA 95821
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Wright Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wright Place

1930 Wright StSacramento, CA 95825
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Elegante Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elegante Apartments

5981 Lake Crest WaySacramento, CA 95822
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Village Green Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green Apartments

2701 Corabel LnSacramento, CA 95821
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Capitol Lanai
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Lanai

1300-1312 G StSacramento, CA 95814
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Palm Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Garden

5417 Palm AveSacramento, CA 95841
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Parkway Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Townhomes

7236-7246 East PkySacramento, CA 95823
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Arden Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Park

2452 Wyda WaySacramento, CA 95825
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Solana
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Solana

3333 W StSacramento, CA 95817

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Oak Garden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Garden Apartments

2800 Corabel LnSacramento, CA 95821
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Red Robin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Robin Apartments

2020-2081 Red Robin LnSacramento, CA 95821

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Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hi there! I'm Carrie, your local Sacramento guide, and I've called this incredible city home for over 20 years.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.