Cheap Homes for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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property at 4101 4th Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 29
Furnished

4101 4th Ave, Unit Room 2

4101 4th Ave
SacramentoCA95817
property at 5521 27th Ave
$1,030

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,030

Total Monthly Price$1,030
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5
Furnished

5521 27th Ave, Unit 5

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820
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property at 3308 41st St
$1,499
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3308 41st St
SacramentoCA95817
property at 4103 33rd St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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4103 33rd St

SacramentoCA95820

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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 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. 1816 F St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$575
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
Green Haven1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.12 price per square foot Two bedroom townhome Model at Carlson 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 $1.95 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.
CarlsonTwo bedroom townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.12
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
719 19th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.84
The Crossings Student ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.38
Fairhaven Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
4439 V St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.45
20th7122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
Green Haven2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.01
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst?

There are currently 927 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,424. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst ranging from $500 to $6,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst ranges from $500 to $6,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,269.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmhurst range from $755 to $3,424, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $4,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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