
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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5521 27th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

1234 56th St

2716 S St

Birchwood Meadows

1917 28th St

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1931 P St, Unit B, Unit B

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5217 U St, Unit A. Upper studio, Unit A. Upper studio

Howe

5028 Thurman Way
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714 27th St

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The Canopy

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Solana

2610 N St

2321 S St

Trinity House Apartments

19J Midtown
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Y Street, Unit Apt 2

5509 57th St

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2707 I St, Unit 3, Unit 3

University River Village

The Arbors at Oak Park

The Heights on Stockton

The McWelsh Apartments

Lions Court

2713 T St

3301 Redding Ave
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2517 U St

Carol Manor

3810 H St

2629 Alhambra Blvd

Fruitridge Glen Apartments

1525 22nd St

Ken's Apartments

2210 26th St

6838 18th Ave

3110 W St
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2829 O Street

Cascade Village

Fountain Gardens

3996 Sierra Vista Ave

5730 Falconer Way

2700 32nd St

Fairhaven Estates

Q19

3300 J St

2631 27th St
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Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,225 | $3,550 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,200 | $4,751 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $575 | $5,452 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $755 | $3,999 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $599 | $1,398 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Wexler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Wexler | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $925 |
| The Canopy | 3132 SIDE - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| L St Apartments | Studio (3213 L St) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 3000 T St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Fairhaven Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Trinity House Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 19J Midtown | Occam's Razor | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3x2 Renovated Apartment Model at University River Village in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $1,879 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University River Village | 3x2 Renovated Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Reserve at Cadillac Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| La Provence | Avignon | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Cadillac Drive Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Howe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Wexler | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $1,440.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is 2610 N St which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,989.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 44 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $637 which is $1,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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