Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $600 (5 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Core Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,050 | $2,300 |
Downtown Core 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $925 | $3,132 |
Downtown Core 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $710 | $3,580 |
Downtown Core 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $870 | $4,007 |
Downtown Core 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $600 | $4,500 |
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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 Axis at Davis priced from $774. Sharps & Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Axis at Davis | B1-ALT | 2BR,2BA | $774 |
Sharps & Flats | Townhome 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1,279 |
Davinci Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat Model at Octave in the in the 1917 Core neighborhood starting from $1,679. The second greatest value Downtown Core apartment is the Plan 3-B Model at Parkside Apartments starting at $2,642 with a $2.59 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. |
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Octave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Parkside Apartments | Plan 3-B | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
A+ Davis Location - 217 B Street, Davis CA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Sharps & Flats | Residence 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Sorrento | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Davis Creek | 1x1 Home (Brand New) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
J Street | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
The Spoke | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Davinci Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Oakshade Commons | 4x3 Townhouse Pricing Per Bed | 4BR,3BA | $2.30 |
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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 $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Core costs $3,399.
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 34 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 $347 which is $3,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core.
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