
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $822 (127 Rentals)


1235 32nd St, Unit Upper

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

St. Anton Building Apartments

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1701 P St, Unit Unit B - Room 3, Unit Unit B - Room 3

2383 Arden Wy, Unit 39

Woodlake Terrace Apartments

Birchwood Meadows

Summer Trace Apartments

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521 14th St
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1917 28th St

2253 2nd Ave

Huntington Apartments

Howe Manor East Apartments

3110 W St

Riverbridge Apartments

1824 Ethan Wy

D Street Apartments
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University River Village

Villa Del Rio Apartments

Riverglen by the River

The Canopy

ReNew Arden

The Eleven Hundred

305 U St

The Hardin

The Riverview (55+)
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Clarendon House

Sixteen 20G

Twelve55 Living

2321 S St

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2707 I St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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2103 3rd St, Unit B, Unit B

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2103 3rd St, Unit B, Unit B

Ravello Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

714 27th St
Sacramento's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1219 T St, Unit 1219 T St Apt4 Sacramento, Unit 1219 T St Apt4 Sacramento

Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment Community

Governor's Square Apartments

E Street Apartments

Aspire Arden Apartments

The Elms Apartments

Woodlake Close

Fountains at Point West

Midtown Breeze

The Palms
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Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,706 | $957 | $3,550 |
Downtown Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $822 | $4,751 |
| Downtown Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $575 | $5,452 |
| Downtown Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $745 | $5,045 |
| Downtown Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $695 | $1,325 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
William Land Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sacramento Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Sacramento?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Sacramento is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sacramento?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown Sacramento costs $2,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 61 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Sacramento?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Sacramento have an average cost of $497 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sacramento.
Expert Rental Resources
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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Carrie Catalano
Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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