
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)
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4101 4th Ave

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2701 T St, Unit 2701

D Street Apartments

714 27th St

Howe

Riverbridge Apartments

The Elms Apartments

L St Apartments

Solana
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2610 N St

Trinity House Apartments

2308 O St, Unit 2308A

University Village

Riverglen by the River

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2707 I St, Unit 3

ReNew Arden

1421 22nd St, Unit #4

The Canopy

The Phoenix Sacramento
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Peacock Apartments

Rivercrest Apartments

The Arbors at Oak Park

The Heights on Stockton

The McWelsh Apartments

2713 T St

1816 F St

3301 Redding Ave

2517 U St

Carol Manor
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3810 H St

2300-2306 G St

6838 18th Ave

2308 Villanova Cir

Braden Manor

1525 22nd St

4225 V St

2210 26th St

Ken's Apartments

2530 S Street Apartments
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888 Woodside Ln E

2829 O Street

3110 W St

Sutter House

Fountain Gardens

4439 V St

3996 Sierra Vista Ave

2700 32nd St

Fairhaven Estates

3300 J St
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Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,878 | $1,195 | $3,550 |
| Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,199 | $3,210 |
| Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $575 | $3,813 |
| Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $755 | $4,075 |
| Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $599 | $1,398 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 F St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2210 26th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 2530 S Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Sutter House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| D Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| L St Apartments | Studio (3213 L St) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Trinity House Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| Reserve at Cadillac Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Peak | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Riverglen by the River | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Wexler | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmhurst, Sacramento, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA
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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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