Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 5521 27th Ave

$945

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$945

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$945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5521 27th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820

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property at 4022 Miller Way

$1,680

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$1,680

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$1,680

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4022 Miller Way

SacramentoCA95817

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Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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 $995. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
WexlerC13BR,3BA$995
Birchwood Meadows1x11BR,1BA$1,250
The Elms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
L St ApartmentsStudio (3213 L St)Studio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA

As of May 02, 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 $1,989 with a $1.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University River Village3x2 Renovated Apartment3BR,2BA$2.07
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Solana3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$2.00
Cadillac Drive Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Element Student Living2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.06
WexlerB12BR,2BA$1.75

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Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairgrounds

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairgrounds?

There are currently 893 Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,452. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairgrounds ranging from $945 to $3,090.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairgrounds ranges from $945 to $3,090 with an average monthly rent of $2,195.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairgrounds range from $745 to $4,043, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,675 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,399 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $695.

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