Cheap Homes for Rent in East City Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,800 (3 Rentals)

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6015 1st Ave

SacramentoCA95817

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East City, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East City, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East City area is the $2.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Mezzo in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value East City apartment is the Room in 2 bedroom Model at Twelve55 Living starting at $1,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MezzoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.43
The Element2X22BR,2BA$1.45
University River VillageUV - 1x11BR,1BA$2.39
The Crossings Student ApartmentsS11BR,1BA$3.92
WexlerA11BR,1BA$4.46
Academy 65S1Studio ,1BA$3.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East City, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #116

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East City

What type of rentals are currently available in East City?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in East City, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,290. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East City ranging from $1,850 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East City ranges from $1,850 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,453.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East City range from $619 to $3,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,445 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

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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