Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 2320 G St

$1,299 - $1,699

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2320 G St

SacramentoCA95816

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property at 517 13th St

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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517 13th St
SacramentoCA95814
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1412 F St, Unit A
$1,600
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1412 F St, Unit A

1412 F StSacramento, CA 95814
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property at 2612 F St

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2612 F St, Unit A

2612 F St
SacramentoCA95816

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1816 F St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1816 F St

1816 F StSacramento, CA 95811
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1019-1023 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019-1023 H St

1019-1023 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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521 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

521 14th St

521 14th StSacramento, CA 95814
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The Thayer
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Thayer

1228 N StSacramento, CA 95814
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Green Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Haven

2318-2320 G StSacramento, CA 95816

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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 Wong Center Senior Apartments priced from $879. Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Central Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$879
Midtown ApartmentsSRO (Single Room Occupant) / Single Resident Oc...Studio,1BA$1,000
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Green Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,299
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$1,311
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,365
D Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Sacramento, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Sacramento area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Governor's Corner in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Central Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Model at K Street Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $2.05 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.
Governor's Corner2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.23
K Street Lofts1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$2.05
622 14th St, Unit 622622 14th St1BR,1BA$2.25
719 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.84
City ParkThe Esplanade2BR,1BA$2.17
Green Haven2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.14
Alexander's Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.00
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

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

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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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Sacramento is Wong Center Senior Apartments which is listed at $879, while the average apartment in Central Sacramento costs $1,855.

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 9 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 $1,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Sacramento.

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