Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (56 Rentals)

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property at 5026 V St

$1,400 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5026 V St

SacramentoCA95817

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property at 4022 Miller Way

$1,600

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4022 Miller Way

SacramentoCA95817

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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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3810 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3810 H St

3810 H 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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2300-2306 G St
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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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Ken's Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ken's Apartments

3116 2nd AveSacramento, 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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3110 W St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W St

3110 W StSacramento, CA 95817
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2700 32nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 32nd St

2700 32nd StSacramento, CA 95817
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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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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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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. D Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable East Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
D Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
University River VillageLarge Classic 1x11BR,1BA$1,375
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
L St ApartmentsStudio (3213 L St)Studio,1BA$1,395
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
3000 T StStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Trinity House ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,425
Ravello Apartments1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,500
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Sacramento area is the $1.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value East Sacramento apartment is the Sierra Peak Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.94 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.
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Peak2BR,2BA$1.94
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
The CanopyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08
Howe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Ravello Apartments1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
WexlerB12BR,2BA$2.07

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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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 $1,549.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Sacramento is Howe Manor East Apartments which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in East Sacramento costs $2,350.

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 32 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 $592 which is $1,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Sacramento.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.