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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $750 to $29,000 with an overall median price of $3,622. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hagginwood at $1,450, Central Sacramento at $1,495, and River District at $1,625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hagginwood$1,650$1,4502
Central Sacramento$1,932$1,4958
River District$1,950$1,6254
Southern Pacific Richards$1,950$1,6253
Meadowview$2,095$1,7502
Richards Boulevard$2,095$1,5955
Alkali Flats$2,150$2,1501
Roseville Heights$2,200$1,5253
Arden Terrace$2,247$2,1953
Mira Loma$2,275$1,5502

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood priced from $898. Parkway Townhomes in the Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Parkway TownhomesSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #321BR,1BA$1,095
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Shelfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Mesa Verde ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.53 price per square foot Unit #24 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #242BR,1.5BA$1.53
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Auburn VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath Cottage or Duplex2BR,1BA$1.47
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.62
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3437 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,000. There are also 460 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $750 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sacramento?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sacramento ranges from $750 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,317.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sacramento?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sacramento range from $700 to $8,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.