Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

4101 4th Ave

SacramentoCA95817
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2701 T St, Unit 2701
$1,195
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2701 T St, Unit 2701

2701 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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2707 I St, Unit 3
$1,500
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2707 I St, Unit 3

2707 I StSacramento, CA 95816
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2713 T St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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1816 F St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1816 F St

1816 F StSacramento, CA 95811
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3301 Redding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820
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2517 U St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2517 U St

2517 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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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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2300-2306 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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1525 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1525 22nd St

1525 22nd StSacramento, CA 95816
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2210 26th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2210 26th St

2210 26th StSacramento, CA 95818
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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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Sutter House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sutter House

2320 P StSacramento, CA 95816
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Fountain Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Gardens

2227-2237 N StSacramento, CA 95816
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4439 V St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4439 V St

4439 V 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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Fairhaven Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairhaven Estates

4500 63rd StSacramento, CA 95820
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3300 J St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3300 J St

3300 J StSacramento, CA 95816
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Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at 1816 F St priced from $1,050. 2210 26th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,050
2210 26th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
2530 S Street Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,345
Sutter House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
D Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
L St ApartmentsStudio (3213 L St)Studio,1BA$1,395
4439 V St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,395
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Trinity House ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $0.66 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossings Student ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$0.66
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Peak2BR,2BA$1.94
Riverglen by the RiverTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.45
Element Student Living2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08
4439 V St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
WexlerB12BR,2BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elmhurst, 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmhurst is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is 2210 26th St which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?

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 36 regular apartments in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst?

Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $587 which is $1,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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