Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (12 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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D Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Street Apartments

2812-2814 D StSacramento, CA 95816
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2517 U St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2517 U St

2517 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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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

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
The Elms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
University River VillageTM - 1x11BR,1BA$1,425
1100 39th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverglen by the RiverThree Bedrom Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.10
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
The MezzoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
2323 N StN52Br1Ba2BR,1BA$2.11
Twelve55 LivingStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
2810 H St1bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Rivercrest Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
The Phoenix Sacramento1x11BR,1BA$2.35
2610 N St1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #47

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.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!

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

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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