Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frates Ranch Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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205 Dragonfly Cir, Unit 2, Unit 2

205 Dragonfly Cir
SacramentoCA95834

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River Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pointe

2361 Oak Harbour DrSacramento, CA 95833

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The Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rivers

750 Dorothy Adamo LnWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Riverbend Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

555 Douglas StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Frates Ranch, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frates Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frates Ranch area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. Rivercourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,311. Here are the most affordable Frates Ranch apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - 50% AMI2BR,2BA$1,311
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,416
River TerraceThe Sacramento2BR,2BA$1,447
Riverbend Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frates Ranch, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frates Ranch area is the $2.08 price per square foot The Marcato Model at Adagio Apartment Homes in the in the Sundance Lake neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Frates Ranch apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates starting at $898 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the South Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frates Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Adagio Apartment HomesThe Marcato2BR,2BA$2.08
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.84
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - Market2BR,2BA$1.95
Pheasant PointeWillow2BR,2BA$2.16
WoodlandsEvergreen2BR,1BA$2.00
River TerraceThe Sacramento2BR,1BA$1.82
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.14
Creek at 2645A11BR,1BA$2.23
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frates Ranch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Frates Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frates Ranch is under $1,510.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frates Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Frates Ranch is River Pointe which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Frates Ranch costs $2,664.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frates Ranch?

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 9 regular apartments in Frates Ranch 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 Frates Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Frates Ranch have an average cost of $1,420 which is $1,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frates Ranch.

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