Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway West Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Core Natomas
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$2,212 - $5,696
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Core Natomas

2745 Orchard LnSacramento, CA 95833
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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

5049 El Centro RdSacramento, CA 95834
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River Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pointe

2361 Oak Harbour DrSacramento, CA 95833
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Granite Point
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Point

4500 Truxel RdSacramento, CA 95834
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Atrium Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

3801 Duckhorn DrSacramento, CA 95834
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Avanti
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avanti

4450 El Centro RdSacramento, CA 95834
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Pheasant Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Pointe

2660 Stonecreek DrSacramento, CA 95833
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The Offset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Offset

3610 Duckhorn DrSacramento, CA 95834

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Tanzanite
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tanzanite

2490 Quiet Trail LnSacramento, CA 95834
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The Strand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

500 Douglas StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Cheapest Available Gateway West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway West area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arena Senior Apartments priced from $1,255. River Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable Gateway West apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arena Senior Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,255
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1,286
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - 50% AMI2BR,2BA$1,311
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,390
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$1,450
Laurel OaksLIVE OAK1BR,1BA$1,499
The Vue on SeamistAspen One Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,499
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499
Woodbridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,510
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway West, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway West area is the $1.98 price per square foot Christo Model at Ashton Parc in the in the Sundance Lake neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Gateway West apartment is the 11D Model at Lofts starting at $1,950 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Sundance Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton ParcChristo2BR,2BA$1.98
Lofts11D1BR,1BA$2.22
Pheasant PointeMagnolia2BR,1BA$2.10
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.19
Tuscaro Apartment Homes1931BR,1BA$2.30
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$2.25
Arena Senior Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.80
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1.89
Woodbridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gateway West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gateway West is at Track 281 Apartments listed at $1,365.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway West Apartment is $1,255 at Arena Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gateway West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gateway West is starting from $1,447 at River Terrace.

What is the most affordable Gateway West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gateway West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Delta Pointe Apartments and starts from $2,250.

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