
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arden/Arcade Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (193 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arden/Arcade area of Sacramento.


Fairway Apartments

2437 Ethan Wy

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Arden/Arcade, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arden/Arcade?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden/Arcade Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $1,100 | $1,751 |
| Arden/Arcade 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,000 | $2,567 |
| Arden/Arcade 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $575 | $3,093 |
| Arden/Arcade 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,725 | $3,910 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 193 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arden/Arcade Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Arden/Arcade Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arden/Arcade area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Fairway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Arden/Arcade apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Fairway Apartments | 29 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Brentwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| THE CASCADES | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Casa Lido Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Carson Aire | Traditional 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| SUR Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Coralaire Apartments | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Shelfield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Marconi Gardens | **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL** | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden/Arcade, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden/Arcade area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom- 5th Fl. Model at Vista Torre in the in the Cordova Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Arden/Arcade apartment is the 2Bed/1Bath Model at Marconi Gardens starting at $1,850 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden/Arcade apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Torre | 2 Bedroom- 5th Fl. | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Marconi Gardens | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Carla by Trion Living | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Walnut Avenue Apartments | 1x1 ( downstairs) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Marigold Lane Apartments | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Hacienda Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Country Club Gardens | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Acacia at Carmichael Apartments | Sophia | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Wind Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Casa Lido Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Best Local Schools in Arden/Arcade, Sacramento, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden/Arcade Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arden/Arcade?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arden/Arcade is under $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arden/Arcade?
The cheapest apartment in Arden/Arcade is Fairway Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Arden/Arcade costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arden/Arcade?
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 48 regular apartments in Arden/Arcade 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 Arden/Arcade?
Cheap apartments in Arden/Arcade have an average cost of $212 which is $2,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arden/Arcade.
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