Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarcliff Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Shannon Bay Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon Bay Apartments

5757 Shannon Bay DrRocklin, CA 95677
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Highland by Vintage
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Highland by Vintage

800 Gibson DrRoseville, CA 95678
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Autumn Oaks Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Oaks Apartments

1451 Kingswood DrRoseville, CA 95678
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Silver Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks Apartments

5780 Springview DrRocklin, CA 95677
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Rocklin Gold
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rocklin Gold

2651 Sunset BlvdRocklin, CA 95677

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Canterbury Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Downs

800 Micro CtRoseville, CA 95678
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Adora Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adora Townhomes

512 Adora CirRoseville, CA 95678
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Coventry Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Park

751 Central Park DrRoseville, CA 95678

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Briarcliff, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Briarcliff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarcliff area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Junction Crossing priced from $617. Quail Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Briarcliff apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Junction CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$617
Quail RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Autumn Oaks ApartmentsEmoryStudio,1BA$1,565
Springview Oaks ApartmentsPlan A 1x11BR,1BA$1,625
The Everette1x11BR,1BA$1,699
Rocklin GoldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Canterbury Downs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810
Broadstone at Stanford RanchTouchstone1BR,1BA$1,846
Allegria at RosevilleAMORE1BR,1BA$1,854
Stanford HeightsArlington1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarcliff, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarcliff area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Terraces at Stanford Ranch in the in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood starting from $2,779. The second greatest value Briarcliff apartment is the Residence 2 Model at Adora Townhomes starting at $2,865 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Kaseberg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarcliff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terraces at Stanford Ranch3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.89
Adora TownhomesResidence 22BR,2.5BA$2.34
PINNACLE AT GALLERIAMendocino2BR,2BA$2.13
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Pearl Creek1 - 11BR,1BA$2.57
Rocklin GoldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Broadstone at Stanford RanchTouchstone1BR,1BA$2.40
The Preserve at CreeksideAcorn1BR,1BA$2.58
Springview Oaks ApartmentsPlan A 1x11BR,1BA$2.43
Junction CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.02

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Briarcliff, Sacramento, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Briarcliff, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarcliff Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Briarcliff?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Briarcliff is at Junction Crossing listed at $617.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment is $660 at Junction Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarcliff is starting from $1,825 at Springview Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Briarcliff Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Briarcliff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Preserve at Creekside and starts from $2,280.

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