819 H St
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DavisCA95616
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$820 - $1,6192 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Axis at Davis
2555 Research Park DrDavis, CA 95618
419 University Ave
DavisCA95616
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Octave
1659 Drew CirDavis, CA 95618
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$1,485 - $1,7851 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 30
Academy Lane Apartment Homes
1124 F StDavis, CA 95616
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647 D St
DavisCA95616
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$1,6551 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
J Street
1111 J StDavis, CA 95616
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$1,725 - $3,5481 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside Apartments
1420 F StDavis, CA 95616
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300 J StDavis, CA 95616
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$1,685 - $2,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15
I Street Apartments
401-403 I StDavis, CA 95616
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720 D Street
720 D StDavis, CA 95616
510 9th St
DavisCA95616
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Camellia Apartments
505-525 I StDavis, CA 95616
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411 1st St
411 1st StDavis, CA 95616
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Dartmouth Terrace Apartments
224 A StDavis, CA 95616
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Campus Manor
230 A StDavis, CA 95616
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Cascade Apartments
771 Pole Line RdDavis, CA 95618
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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 | $1,481 | $1,075 | $1,685 |
| Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $865 | $3,150 |
| Downtown Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $739 | $3,580 |
| Downtown Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $820 | $4,200 |
| Downtown Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $799 | $4,350 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Core Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Core area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Spoke priced from $739. Axis at Davis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spoke | 2x1 Triad | 2BR,1BA | $739 |
| Axis at Davis | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
| Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Parkside Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,726 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core area is the $0.96 price per square foot D1 Model at Sterling 5th Street in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value Downtown Core apartment is the 3x3 Townhome Model at Avalon starting at $3,395 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the 1917 Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Core apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling 5th Street | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.96 |
| Avalon | 3x3 Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.34 |
| Sharps & Flats | Townhome 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.21 |
| Axis at Davis | C4-ALT | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Tanglewood | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| B Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Cascade Apartments | Leasing for Fall 2026 | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Davis Creek | 1x1 Mobile Home | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.01 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for West Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Core?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Core is Davis Creek which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Downtown Core costs $3,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Core?
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 59 regular apartments in Downtown Core 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 Downtown Core?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Core have an average cost of $923 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core.
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