Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frates Ranch Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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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. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,209. 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
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,209
RIVER TERRACEThe Sacramento2BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frates Ranch, CA

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frates Ranch area is the $1.84 price per square foot Schooner Model at Delta Pointe Apartments in the in the Gateway West neighborhood starting from $1,965. 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 Villages at 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.
Delta Pointe ApartmentsSchooner2BR,2BA$1.84
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.84
IrongateAzelea1BR,1BA$2.27
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$2.13
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1.79
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Woodbridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$2.14
Laurel OaksLIVE OAK1BR,1BA$2.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Sacramento, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,530.

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

The cheapest apartment in Frates Ranch is RIVER TERRACE which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Frates Ranch costs $2,460.

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 3 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 $2,658 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frates Ranch.

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