Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foothill Farms Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,000 (58 Rentals)

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property at 4561 Ashcroft Ave

$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4561 Ashcroft Ave
SacramentoCA95841

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$1,499

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4561 Ashcroft Ave
SacramentoCA95841
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Carlton Woods Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Woods Apartments

5311 College Oaks DrSacramento, CA 95841
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Date Tree Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Date Tree Apartments

4909 Date AveSacramento, CA 95841
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Hidden Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek

5100 Garfield AveSacramento, CA 95841
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4552 Ashcroft Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4552 Ashcroft Ave

4552 Ashcroft AveSacramento, CA 95841
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Hillsdale Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillsdale Village

5119 Hillsdale BlvdSacramento, CA 95842
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Palm Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Garden

5417 Palm AveSacramento, CA 95841
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Arbor Ridge 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Ridge 2

4440 Oakhollow DrSacramento, CA 95842

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Foothill Farms, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foothill Farms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Barcelona priced from $1,195. Mesa Verde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Foothill Farms apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,249
4552 Ashcroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,250
Pacific Oaks Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Orange Grove Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Garfield Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,299
Ashford Heights ApartmentsThe Harper1BR,1BA$1,325
Sierra Village Apartment Homes1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Hillsdale Village1x11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foothill Farms, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Foothill Farms area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 bd 1 bath Downstairs With Backyard Model at Rinconada Village in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Foothill Farms apartment is the 2x2 Model at Garfield Court Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Chant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Foothill Farms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Downstairs With Backyard2BR,1BA$1.72
Garfield Court Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.89
Summer Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.95
4552 Ashcroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.56
Cypress Greens1 Bedroom ALL utilties Included.1BR,1BA$1.76
Arbor Ridge 1One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Ventura Gardens Apartments1 Bd/1 Ba D1BR,1BA$1.99
College Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Pacific Oaks Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$1.81

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foothill Farms, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Sacramento, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foothill Farms Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Foothill Farms?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Foothill Farms is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Foothill Farms?

The cheapest apartment in Foothill Farms is Barcelona which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Foothill Farms costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Foothill Farms?

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 22 regular apartments in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms?

Cheap apartments in Foothill Farms have an average cost of $334 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Foothill Farms.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

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Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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