Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (97 Rentals)

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1125 F St

SacramentoCA95814

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2830 32nd St

SacramentoCA95817

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Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
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Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
D Street Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Carol Manor1b1b B1BR,1BA$1,195
2300-2306 G St1/11BR,1BA$1,200
Liv16211 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,224
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,244
1525 22nd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.98 price per square foot 1323 Democracy Aly Model at 1323 Democracy Aly, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1323 Democracy Aly, Unit 11323 Democracy Aly3BR,3BA$1.98
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.76
The Oaks at Bell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.68
The Pointe TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Woodlake Close2x22BR,2BA$1.83
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Arden Bell Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
2300-2306 G St1/11BR,1BA$1.85
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Sacramento. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $7,500.

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 144 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 $541 which is $6,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sacramento.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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