Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. Wexler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,240
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
Summer Trace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Liv16211 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Oaks at Bell starting at $1,725 with a $1.68 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
The Oaks at Bell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.68
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Woodlake Close2x22BR,2BA$2.00
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Arden Bell Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.77
Veranda at the Park2x22BR,2BA$2.10
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
Howe Manor East1x1 6801BR,1BA$2.02
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sacramento?

There are currently 1574 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,000. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sacramento ranging from $1,050 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Sacramento?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Sacramento ranges from $1,050 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Sacramento?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Sacramento range from $700 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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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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