Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (81 Rentals)

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2701 T St, Unit 2701
$1,195
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$1,195
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$1,195
Studio Apartment Available Now

2701 T St, Unit 2701

2701 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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property at 2320 G St

$1,299 - $1,699

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2320 G St

SacramentoCA95816

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2707 I St, Unit 3
$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2707 I St, Unit 3

2707 I StSacramento, CA 95816
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property at 2612 F St

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2612 F St, Unit A

2612 F St
SacramentoCA95816

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property at 3403 V St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3403 V St

SacramentoCA95817
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4012 2nd Ave, Unit 4012
$2,000
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$2,000
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

4012 2nd Ave, Unit 4012

4012 2nd AveSacramento, CA 95817
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Birchwood Gardens
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. The Eleven Hundred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable East Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$575
The Eleven HundredStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1214 Bell Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Green Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,299
Trinity House ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,349
The Elms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
D Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Sacramento area is the $2.12 price per square foot Two bedroom townhome Model at Carlson in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Peacock Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the River Park 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.
CarlsonTwo bedroom townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.12
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$0.65
Green Haven2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.14
Ravello Apartments1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
2707 I St, Unit 32707 I St1BR,1BA$2.27
Riverglen by the RiverOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
1214 Bell Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35

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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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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 $1,395.

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 $1,789.

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 3 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 $477 which is $1,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Sacramento.

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