
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $1,285 | $3,500 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $1,300 | $4,936 |
Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $550 | $6,861 |
Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $619 | $3,290 |
Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $609 | $1,325 |
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Howe priced from $1,300. 2610 N St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
University River Village | TM - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
1100 39th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA
As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedrom Two Bath Model at Riverglen by the River in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Peacock Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.81 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. |
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Riverglen by the River | Three Bedrom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
The Mezzo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
2323 N St | N52Br1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Twelve55 Living | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
2810 H St | 1bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Rivercrest Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Phoenix Sacramento | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmhurst, Sacramento, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
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Getting Around the Elmhurst Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,694.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $2,204.
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 119 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 $840 which is $1,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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