Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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2701 T St, Unit 2701
$1,195
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$1,195

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2701 T St, Unit 2701

2701 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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1429 28th St, Unit 4
$1,600
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1429 28th St, Unit 4

1429 28th StSacramento, CA 95816
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Birchwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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2713 T St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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Carol Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carol Manor

3008-3014 O StSacramento, CA 95816
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3810 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3810 H St

3810 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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2300-2306 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2300-2306 G St

2300-2306 G StSacramento, CA 95816

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Braden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braden Manor

2323-2325 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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1214 Bell Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1214 Bell Street

1214 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Ken's Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ken's Apartments

3116 2nd AveSacramento, CA 95817
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3110 W St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W St

3110 W StSacramento, CA 95817
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2829 O Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2829 O Street

2827 O StSacramento, CA 95816
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2700 32nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 32nd St

2700 32nd StSacramento, CA 95817
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The Oaks at Bell
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Bell

1131-1151 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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3300 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3300 J St

3300 J StSacramento, CA 95816
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Winn Park Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winn Park Lofts

2813 Q StSacramento, CA 95816
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Midtown Breeze
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Breeze

2808-2810 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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1039 33rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1039 33rd St

1039 33rd StSacramento, CA 95816
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2711 E Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2711 E Street

2711 E StSacramento, CA 95816

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East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1214 Bell Street priced from $1,295. Howe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable East Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1214 Bell Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Howe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
D Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The Elms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Trinity House ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
The Eleven Hundred1x11BR,1BA$1,399
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Sacramento area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4439 V St in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value East Sacramento apartment is the Sierra Grand Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4439 V St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.72
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Grand2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Riverglen by the RiverTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Twelve55 Living2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.62
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08
The Oaks at Bell1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Ravello Apartments1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02

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East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #59

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Sacramento, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Sacramento is under $1,409.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in East Sacramento is 1214 Bell Street which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in East Sacramento costs $2,345.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Sacramento?

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 33 regular apartments in East Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in East Sacramento have an average cost of $578 which is $1,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Sacramento.

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