
Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA Under $1,200 (156 Rentals)


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Madison

The Golden Lofts

Creekside Village Senior Apartments

Rivo

La Valentina Apartments

Montoya Apartments

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The Crossings Student Apartments
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Element Student Living

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ANOVA Aggie Square

3333 Belden St

519 13th St

3736 Astoria St
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714 27th St

4400 Greenholme Dr

1010 10th St, Unit 1011-24

1010 10th St, Unit 1010-8

739 Dixieanne Ave

5441 Olympic Way

2315 Edison Ave

309 27th St

3221 Normington Dr

1637 Kathleen Ave
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7626 Cornejo Way, Unit private room private bath

1617 Arcade Blvd

4411 4th Ave

1964 36th St

Bowling Green Village

2300-2306 G St

Rosewood Manor

Parkwood Square Apartments

4400 Greenholme Dr

Carol Manor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,631 | $690 | $2,900 |
| Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,851 | $739 | $5,429 |
| Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,165 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,597 | $755 | $7,700 |
| Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,604 | $599 | $5,225 |
| Sacramento 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $805 | $4,579 |
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How much are Studio apartments in Sacramento?
There are currently 1,104 Studio Apartments in Sacramento with rent ranges from $690 to $2,900 with an average price of $1,631.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Sacramento Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Sacramento ranges from $739 to $5,429 with an average monthly rent of $1,851.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Sacramento range from $575 to $16,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,165.
How expensive are Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 524 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Sacramento on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $755 to $7,700 - averaging $2,597 for the location.
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