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property at 6121 Westholme Way

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6121 Westholme Way

SacramentoCA95823
property at 205 Dragonfly Cir

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

205 Dragonfly Cir, Unit 2, Unit 2

205 Dragonfly Cir
SacramentoCA95834

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property at 5521 27th Ave

$945

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$945

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$945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5521 27th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820
property at 2238 Gunn Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2238 Gunn Rd

CarmichaelCA95608

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property at 1140 Arcade Blvd

$1,300

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$1,300

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

1140 Arcade Blvd, Unit C, Unit C

1140 Arcade Blvd
SacramentoCA95815

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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $528 to $8,200 with an overall median price of $2,860. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rio Linda - Elverta at $1,195, South Hagginwood at $1,500, and East City at $575. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rio Linda - Elverta$1,322$1,1951
South Hagginwood$1,525$1,5004
East City$1,664$57551
Avondale$1,667$88570
Cordova$1,677$1,12143
Curtis Park$1,700$1,7001
Sacramento City College$1,700$1,3956
Colonial Heights$1,744$575128
Colonial Manor$1,744$575123
Colonial Village$1,744$695140

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living in the River Park neighborhood priced from $575. Sommerset Place in the Cordova neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
Sommerset PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$723
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
WexlerC13BR,3BA$995
Fairway Apartments291BR,1BA$1,000
Courtyard Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,067
Geneva Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,074
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #71BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates in the in the South Natomas neighborhood starting from $898. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the 2BR Model at Maple 2 starting at $1,495 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Upper Land Park 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.
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Maple 22BR2BR,1BA$1.52
Sommerset PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
Bell Acqua1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Element Student Living2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.06
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3472 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $8,200. There are also 462 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $750 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,529.

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 $745 to $6,201, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $695.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.