Cheap Homes for Rent in Glen Elder Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

5521 27th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820

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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 Sommerset Place priced from $723. Lotus Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here are the most affordable Glen Elder apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sommerset PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$723
Lotus Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,362
Carabay Apartments - Gated Community Featuring 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments!1/1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Elder, CA

As of May 24, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Meridian starting at $1,695 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Parkway 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
The Meridian2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.83
Sommerset PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Florin Woods2bed_850Sqft2BR,1BA$1.82
Southwind Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.89
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1.83
Greenridge Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$2.06
White Willow Glen Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Sunflorin VillageWeldon1BR,1BA$2.30
Lotus Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.30

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Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Elder

What type of rentals are currently available in Glen Elder?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Glen Elder, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $3,797. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Glen Elder ranging from $750 to $2,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Glen Elder?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Glen Elder ranges from $750 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,067.

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