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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East City Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (1 Rental)
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East City, Sacramento, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East City Studio Apartments | $1,589 | $1,491 | $1,664 |
| East City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,350 | $3,639 |
| East City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $550 | $5,017 |
| East City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $700 | $5,625 |
| East City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $675 | $1,325 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East City, CA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East City area is the $1.81 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Peacock Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East City apartment is the Sierra Terrace Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Mezzo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Twelve55 Living | Room in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| The Phoenix Sacramento | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| American River Commons | Bass Lake | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| University River Village | TM - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Aspire Sacramento | 1x1-575 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East City?
The cheapest apartment in East City is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in East City costs $1,879.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East City?
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 18 regular apartments in East City 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 East City?
Cheap apartments in East City have an average cost of $611 which is $1,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East City.
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