Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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2713 T St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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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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Ken's Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ken's Apartments

3116 2nd AveSacramento, CA 95817

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 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 Elmhurst apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
D Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,244
1525 22nd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Fairhaven Estates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $0.54 price per square foot C3 Model at Wexler in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $649. The second greatest value Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WexlerC33BR,3BA$0.54
Solana3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$2.00
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.84
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Grand2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
2810 H St1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
The Element2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #57

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

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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 University River Village which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $2,400.

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 16 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 $505 which is $1,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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