Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California State University Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Peacock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Apartments

2125 Fair Oaks BlvdSacramento, CA 95825
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California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California State University Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California State University Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at University Village priced from $1,425. Riverglen by the River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable California State University Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University VillageLarge Classic 1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Riverglen by the RiverOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$1,559
Howe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California State University Sacramento, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the California State University Sacramento area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Cadillac Drive Townhomes in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value California State University Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $1,989 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California State University Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cadillac Drive Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Peak2BR,2BA$1.94
La ProvenceMarseille2BR,2BA$2.29
Twelve55 LivingStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08
Howe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Riverglen by the RiverOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
University VillageLarge Classic 1x11BR,1BA$2.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California State University Sacramento Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California State University Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in California State University Sacramento is University Village which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in California State University Sacramento costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in California State University 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 7 regular apartments in California State University 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 California State University Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in California State University Sacramento have an average cost of $473 which is $2,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in California State University Sacramento.

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