
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Elder Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (10 Rentals)
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5630 53rd St
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Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glen Elder?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Glen Elder Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
Glen Elder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,121 | $1,654 |
Glen Elder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,630 | $1,992 |
Glen Elder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,950 | $2,307 |
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Cheapest Available Glen Elder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Elder area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lotus Landing Apartments priced from $1,121. Continental Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Glen Elder apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lotus Landing Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
Continental Terrace | 0x1D | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Country Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Elder, CA
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Elder area is the $2.23 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Fairhaven Estates in the in the Colonial Village neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Glen Elder apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Country Glen Apartments starting at $1,386 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Glen Elder neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Elder apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fairhaven Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Country Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Lotus Landing Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Carabay Apartments - Gated Community | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Continental Terrace | 0x1D | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGlen Elder, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #156
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA
Camellia Elementary
Will C. Wood Middle
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Getting Around the Glen Elder Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Elder Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Glen Elder?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Elder is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Elder?
The cheapest apartment in Glen Elder is Lotus Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,121, while the average apartment in Glen Elder costs $2,040.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Elder?
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 Glen Elder that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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