Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 9

871 Woodside Ln E, Unit 3

871 Woodside Ln E
SacramentoCA95825

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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
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
St. Anton Building Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,121
D Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1706 16th St Model at 1706 16th St in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.81 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.
1706 16th St1706 16th St2BR,1BA$1.75
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.81
WexlerD44BR,4BA$0.90
The Pointe TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
The Pointe On BellTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
VillaNova23082BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
St. Anton Building Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sacramento?

There are currently 1593 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,625. There are also 91 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 $2,720.

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 $1,065 to $5,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,875 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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