Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (3 Rentals)

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Birchwood Gardens
1 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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Sacramento's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Sacramento and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Carrie Catalano

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D Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Street Apartments

2812-2814 D StSacramento, CA 95816
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East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Sacramento area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value East Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Peacock Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.86 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.
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Riverglen by the RiverTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
2810 H St1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.12
1214 Bell Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.13
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The Oaks at Bell1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Howe Manor East1x1 6801BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #49

Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Sacramento Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Sacramento?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Sacramento is at The Elms Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Sacramento Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Sacramento Apartment is $1,300 at Howe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Sacramento Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Sacramento is starting from $1,495 at 2610 N St.

What is the most affordable East Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wexler and starts from $1,240.

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