
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA (57 Rentals)


Greenhaus

Tanglewood

Pennsylvania Place

J Street

University Square Apartments

Viking Apartments

Cambridge House Apartments

The Arbors

Academy Lane Apartment Homes
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Meridian Place

Redwood Tree Apartments

805 H St

819 H St

805 11th St

509 4th St

647 D St

301 7th St
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828 D St

394 E 8th St

203 1st St

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246-248 Rice Ln

212 University Ave

1225 Olive Dr

406 9th St

416-420 J St
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Alta Vista Apartments

1007 3rd St

805 11th St

1111 H St

512 I St

720 D Street

Dartmouth Terrace Apartments

Cascade Davis LLC

Sterling 5th Street
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316 I St

426 E 8th St

750 B St

Greenbriar Apartments

Fox Creek Apartments

118-120 C St

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Cesar Chavez Plaza
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Downtown Core, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Core?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Core Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $1,075 | $1,800 |
Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $885 | $3,250 |
| Downtown Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $665 | $3,580 |
| Downtown Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $820 | $4,495 |
| Downtown Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $799 | $4,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Core area of Sacramento, CA is found at Meridian Place and is listed at 940 square feet priced from $3,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Place | 940 Sq Ft | $3,250 | |
| The Arbors | ONE BEDROOM | 724 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 659 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| Viking Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 650 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Redwood Tree Apartments | 1x1 Type B | 643 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| Sterling 5th Street | A1 | 641 Sq Ft | $2,979 |
| Parkside Apartments | Plan 1 | 615 Sq Ft | $1,762 |
| The Spoke | 1x1 Double | 600 Sq Ft | $885 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Core of Sacramento, CA is the 1x1 Mobile Home Model starting from $1,500 at Davis Creek. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Core is currently $1,819. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | $1,500 |
| Parkside Apartments | Plan 1 | $1,762 |
| The Spoke | 1x1 | $1,800 |
| Viking Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | $1,895 |
| Redwood Tree Apartments | 1x1 Type B | $1,995 |
| The Arbors | ONE BEDROOM | $2,195 |
| Sterling 5th Street | A1 | $2,979 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Core Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Core Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Core is $1,819.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Core Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Core is a 940 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at Meridian Place.
What is the average size for Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Core is currently 1,025 sq ft.
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