Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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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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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

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
2300-2306 G St1/11BR,1BA$1,200
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,244
The Eleven HundredStudioStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Sacramento area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Oaks at Bell in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value East Sacramento apartment is the 3 bedrooms Model at Solana starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 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.
The Oaks at Bell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.68
Solana3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$2.00
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.95
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
2810 H St1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
1214 Bell Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra View1BR,1.5BA$2.08
2300-2306 G St1/11BR,1BA$1.85

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East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #47

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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Sacramento is 2300-2306 G St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in East Sacramento costs $2,095.

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 90 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 $808 which is $1,287 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

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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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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