Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA (150 Rentals)

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property at 330 10th St
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900
Total Monthly Price$2,900
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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330 10th St

DavisCA95616
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835 H St, Unit 1
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595
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835 H St, Unit 1

835 H StDavis, CA 95616
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property at 819 H St
$795 - $1,250
1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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819 H St

DavisCA95616
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property at 805 H St
$995 - $4,295
1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Sep 1, 2027

805 H St

DavisCA95616
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property at 875 H St
$5,395

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Base Rent$5,395
Total Monthly Price$5,395
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 1, 2027

875 H St

DavisCA95616
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property at 818 9th St
$5,495

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Base Rent$5,495
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 1, 2027

818 9th St

DavisCA95616
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property at 1312 Toyon Plz
$5,595

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Base Rent$5,595
Total Monthly Price$5,595
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 23, 2027
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1312 Toyon Plz

DavisCA95616
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Sterling Court

803-809 10th StDavis, CA 95616
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310-318 D St
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310-318 D St

310-318 D StDavis, CA 95616

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Downtown Core, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Core, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #93

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Sacramento, this residential submarket has established a name for itself as one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and having the most respected learning and education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this submarket has emerged as providing first-class access to the great outdoors, with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has now become known as one of the finest higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Sacramento ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Core

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Core area of Sacramento, CA?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 150 available Downtown Core apartments priced from $600 to $4,350, with an average monthly rent of $2,077.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Core Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Core ranges from $1,550 to $3,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,935.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Core cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Core range from $600 to $3,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,987.

How expensive are Downtown Core Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Core on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $860 to $3,995 - averaging $2,135 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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