
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (73 Rentals)
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1235 32nd St, Unit Upper

5626 53rd St

4411 4th Ave

St. Anton Building Apartments

4101 4th Ave, Unit Master

Howe

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2701 T St, Unit 2701

5631 53rd St, Unit 3

714 27th St
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5300 21st Ave, Unit Backyard Cottage

The Elms Apartments

2610 N St

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The Canopy

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2707 I St, Unit 3

Hollywood Gardens
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5700 State Ave, Unit ADU

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The Heights on Stockton

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2713 T St

3301 Redding Ave

6838 18th Ave

2517 U St

4225 V St

Carol Manor

3810 H St

Fruitridge Glen Apartments

1525 22nd St

2210 26th St
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4439 V St

Ken's Apartments

4042 1/2 43rd St

2530 S Street Apartments

2829 O Street

3110 W St

Sutter House

Cascade Village

Fountain Gardens

3996 Sierra Vista Ave
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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 | $1,831 | $1,040 | $2,897 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $800 | $4,751 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $575 | $5,452 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $755 | $6,500 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $599 | $3,195 |
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 4439 V St priced from $1,295. Trinity House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Trinity House Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| 2530 S Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fairhaven Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| San Juan Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,422 |
| Hollywood Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $2.20 price per square foot UV Renovated 3x2 Model at University Village in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Two bedroom townhome Model at Carlson starting at $2,200 with a $2.12 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 Village | UV Renovated 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Carlson | Two bedroom townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.12 |
| La Provence | Marseille | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 4481 25th Ave, Unit 4507 | 4481 25th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Mezzo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Hollywood Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Peacock Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 2707 I St, Unit 3 | 2707 I St | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2610 N St | 1 Bd 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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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 $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is 4439 V St which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,900.
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 34 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 $511 which is $1,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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