Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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2707 I St, Unit 3
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2707 I St, Unit 3

2707 I StSacramento, CA 95816
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1816 F St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1816 F St

1816 F StSacramento, CA 95811
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1019 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 H St

1019 H StSacramento, CA 95814

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2300-2306 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2300-2306 G St

2300-2306 G StSacramento, CA 95816
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728 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 E St

728 E StSacramento, CA 95814
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Braden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braden Manor

2323-2325 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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The Thayer
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Thayer

1228 N StSacramento, CA 95814
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521 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

521 14th St

521 14th StSacramento, CA 95814
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Capitol Lanai
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Lanai

1300-1312 G StSacramento, CA 95814
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801 F St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 F St Apartments

801 F StSacramento, CA 95814
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2711 E Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2711 E Street

2711 E StSacramento, CA 95816
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719 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

719 19th St

719 19th StSacramento, CA 95811
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800J Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800J Lofts

800 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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The M.A.Y. Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The M.A.Y. Building

1029 K StSacramento, CA 95814
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Central Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Central Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
1019 H St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,175
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,365
D Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The HardinStudio with DenStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Sacramento, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Sacramento area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 719 19th St in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The AJ starting at $1,995 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
719 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.90
The AJ1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
Carpenter Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.22
2707 I St, Unit 32707 I St1BR,1BA$2.27
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42
The Hardin1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.44
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.00
1019 H St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.45
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Central Sacramento, 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 searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Sacramento is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Central Sacramento is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Central Sacramento costs $3,389.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 10 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Central Sacramento have an average cost of $403 which is $2,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Sacramento.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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