Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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The Kress Royal

1125 F St

2320 G St
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Central Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Sacramento?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $1,225 | $3,500 |
Central Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,295 | $4,751 |
Central Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $1,770 | $5,452 |
Central Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $1,995 | $4,766 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Sacramento Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at City Park priced from $1,295. The Kress Royal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Central Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City Park | The Atrium | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
The Kress Royal | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Alexander's Place Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Upstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Sacramento, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Sacramento area is the $1.84 price per square foot 808 E St Model at 808 E St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,559. The second greatest value Central Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bed townhome Model at The Hardin starting at $2,350 with a $2.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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808 E St, Unit 2 | 808 E St | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Hardin | 1 Bed townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
2623 H St, Unit C | 2623 H St | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Lofts | 11D | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
2810 H St | Under Renovation! | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Cathedral Building | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
The M.A.Y. Building | Floor Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Alexander's Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Capitol View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Central Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Sacramento?
The cheapest apartment in Central Sacramento is The Kress Royal which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Central Sacramento costs $3,232.
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 4 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 $101 which is $3,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Sacramento.
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