Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $946 (63 Rentals)

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Lofts at Globe Mills
Studio Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
Senior Living
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Ary Place
Studio Apartments

Ary Place

1717 S StSacramento, CA 95811
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The Retreat
Studio Apartments

The Retreat

9230 Kiefer BlvdSacramento, CA 95826
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Citadel 29
Studio Apartments

Citadel 29

2929 Edison AveSacramento, CA 95821
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2713 T St
Studio Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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Fairfield Commons
Studio Apartments

Fairfield Commons

618-631 Plaza AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Fulton Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fulton Apartments

1400 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Arden Villa
Studio Apartments

Arden Villa

1588 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864

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The Canopy
Studio Apartments

The Canopy

1257 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Fountain Gardens
Studio Apartments

Fountain Gardens

2227-2237 N StSacramento, CA 95816
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L St Apartments
Studio Apartments

L St Apartments

3207-3213 L StSacramento, CA 95816

Sacramento's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Sacramento and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Carrie Catalano

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Sacramento, CA

Ranked #13

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

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2.5
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63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $957, while the average apartment in Sacramento costs $2,853.

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 8,288 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 $592 which is $2,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento.

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

Written by: Carrie Catalano

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.