
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (176 Rentals)
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Lofts at Globe Mills

Wong Center Senior Apartments

1235 32nd St, Unit Upper

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

1010 10th St, Unit 1010-8

1010 10th St, Unit 1011-24

La Valentina Apartments

St. Anton Building Apartments

The Golden Lofts
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The Kress Royal

The Riverview (55+)

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2701 T St, Unit 2701

2253 2nd Ave

Woodlake Terrace Apartments

The Eleven Hundred

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Howe Manor East Apartments

Riverbridge Apartments

2383 Arden Wy, Unit 6

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1418 E St, Unit C

1314 Q St
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E Street Apartments

Mode

The Elms Apartments

The Hardin

L St Apartments

2610 N St

Villa Del Rio Apartments

Esperanza

Kind Downtown

2320 G St
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Riverglen by the River

The Canopy

Governor's Terrace

ReNew Arden

Sixteen 20G

Market Club at The Mill

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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 | $1,686 | $957 | $3,500 |
| Downtown Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $587 | $4,751 |
| Downtown Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $575 | $5,452 |
| Downtown Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $755 | $7,700 |
| Downtown Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $804 | $599 | $1,340 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Sacramento Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Globe Mills | Senior Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $723 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| 1816 F St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| La Valentina Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| The Golden Lofts | Efficiency Units | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Riverview (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Kress Royal | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Woodlake Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.68 price per square foot THE CASCADES Model at Fountains at Point West in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,927. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the 2x1 Model at Mode starting at $1,725 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains at Point West | THE CASCADES | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Mode | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Mezzo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| 719 19th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1615 W St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Woodlake Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1816 F St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sacramento?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sacramento is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Downtown Sacramento costs $1,899.
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 12 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 $475 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sacramento.
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