Apartments for Rent in the Briarcliff Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA (123 Rentals)

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property at 18 Striped Moss Ct

$2,980

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$2,980

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$2,980

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Striped Moss Ct

RosevilleCA95678
property at 6632 Maple Creek Dr

$3,000

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$3,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6632 Maple Creek Dr

RosevilleCA95678

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property at 2342 Canary Dr

$3,050

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2342 Canary Dr
RocklinCA95765
property at 501 Gibson Dr

$2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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501 Gibson Dr

RosevilleCA95678

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Briarcliff, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeastern Sacramento. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly rental property may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Briarcliff has a reputation as a leading area for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and green spaces? this submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is now ranked as one of the finest higher-end communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area ranks as one of the best neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Briarcliff

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Briarcliff area of Sacramento, CA?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 123 available Briarcliff apartments priced from $1,255 to $3,539, with an average monthly rent of $2,289.

How much are Studio apartments in Briarcliff?

There are currently 24 Studio Apartments in Briarcliff with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,489 with an average price of $2,031.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Briarcliff ranges from $1,625 to $2,626 with an average monthly rent of $2,051.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarcliff cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Briarcliff range from $1,385 to $3,135. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,375.

How expensive are Briarcliff Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Briarcliff on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,255 to $3,539 - averaging $2,705 for the location.

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