Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Elder Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (16 Rentals)

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8142 Scottsdale Dr, Unit Room 1

8142 Scottsdale Dr
SacramentoCA95828

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6601 Sunnyslope DrSacramento, CA 95828
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen Apartments

7474 La Mancha WaySacramento, CA 95823
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Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Elder Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Elder area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Breckenridge Village Apartments priced from $1,253. Continental Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable Glen Elder apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1,253
Continental Terrace0x1DStudio,1BA$1,304
Sommerset PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,333
Greenridge Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,365
Carabay Apartments1/1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Elder, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Elder area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Pacific Rim Apartments in the in the Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,846. The second greatest value Glen Elder apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sommerset Place starting at $1,876 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Cordova neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Elder apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Rim Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.68
Sommerset PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
Mutual Housing on the Greenway2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
The Meridian2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Florin Woods2bed_850Sqft2BR,1BA$1.82
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1.51
Brittany Arms Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.98
Greenridge Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.93
White Willow Glen Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Sunflorin VillageWeldon1BR,1BA$2.30

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Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Elder Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Elder?

The cheapest apartment in Glen Elder is Greenridge Apartments which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in Glen Elder costs $1,909.

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 15 regular apartments in Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder?

Cheap apartments in Glen Elder have an average cost of $1,007 which is $902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Elder.

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