Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2208 G St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2208 G St

SacramentoCA95816

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property at 2612 F St

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

2612 F St, Unit A

2612 F St
SacramentoCA95816

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
La ValentinaStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
D Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
City ParkThe AtriumStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $0.66 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the THE OASIS Model at Fountains at Point West starting at $2,485 with a $1.84 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.
The Crossings Student ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$0.66
Fountains at Point WestTHE OASIS3BR,2BA$1.84
Cadillac Drive Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.83
289 3rd St, Unit 4289 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.77
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
The MezzoStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sacramento?

There are currently 1583 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,452. There are also 77 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 $2,614.

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 $755 to $4,940, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,675 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

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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