
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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1554 35th St

Total Monthly Price
2701 T St, Unit 2701

D Street Apartments

The Eleven Hundred

Howe

Riverbridge Apartments

The Elms Apartments

Howe Manor East Apartments
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Trinity House Apartments

L St Apartments

2610 N St

714 27th St

University Village

ReNew Arden

2200-5930 60th St

Riverglen by the River

Ravello Apartments
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The Canopy

Total Monthly Price
1429 28th St, Unit 4

Peacock Apartments

5700 State Ave, Unit 5700 State Ave - ADU

Birchwood Gardens

2713 T St

Carol Manor

3810 H St

2300-2306 G St
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2308 Villanova Cir

Braden Manor

1214 Bell Street

4225 V St

Ken's Apartments

888 Woodside Ln E

3110 W St

2829 O Street

2700 32nd St
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The Oaks at Bell

3300 J St

887 Woodside Ln E

Winn Park Lofts

Carpenter Place Apartments

Midtown Breeze

1039 33rd St

Goethe House Apartments

2711 E Street
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East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $1,195 | $2,675 |
| East Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $850 | $3,550 |
| East Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $550 | $3,385 |
| East Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $755 | $4,070 |
| East Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $599 | $1,398 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 Bell Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| D Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Trinity House Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Eleven Hundred | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| ReNew Arden | Folsom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4439 V St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Grand | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| Riverglen by the River | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Twelve55 Living | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Oaks at Bell | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Ravello Apartments | 1X1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
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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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