Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (8 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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D Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Street Apartments

2812-2814 D 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 $550. Wexler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,244. Here are the most affordable East Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,244
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Sacramento, CA

As of August 22, 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 Three Bedrom Two Bath Model at Riverglen by the River starting at $2,400 with a $2.29 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
Riverglen by the RiverThree Bedrom Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.29
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Peak2BR,2BA$1.94
The Oaks at Bell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.68
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
2810 H St1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.43
1214 Bell Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Ravello Apartments1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.29
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #64

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

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 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 $1,650.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Sacramento is 2610 N St which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in East Sacramento costs $2,195.

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 157 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 $854 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Sacramento.

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