Cheap Homes for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $500 (88 Rentals)

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property at 4101 4th Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 29
Furnished

4101 4th Ave, Unit Room 2

4101 4th Ave
SacramentoCA95817

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property at 7101 Stanford Oak Dr
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

7101 Stanford Oak Dr, Unit 2-Medium

7101 Stanford Oak Dr
SacramentoCA95842
property at 9056 La Riviera Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

9056 La Riviera Dr

SacramentoCA95826
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property at 5521 27th Ave
$1,030

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,030

Total Monthly Price$1,030
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5
Furnished

5521 27th Ave, Unit 5

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820
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property at 8759 Gessnger Dr
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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8759 Gessnger Dr

Elk GroveCA95624

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property at 6424 Romack Cir
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 3
Furnished

6424 Romack Cir

SacramentoCA95822

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current rental homes in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $500 to $85,000 with an overall median price of $2,515. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Hagginwood at $1,500, Fulton-El Camino at $1,747, and Northrup at $1,797. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Hagginwood$1,500$1,4003
Fulton-El Camino$1,747$1,0956
Northrup$1,797$1,4957
Cordova$1,797$70012
West Del Paso Heights$1,797$1,5005
Encina$1,800$1,09510
Brentwood$1,800$70041
Erikson Industrial Park$1,800$9957
Gardenland$1,847$85025
Noralto$1,847$9954

Cheapest Available Sacramento Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 6532 La Cienega Dr in the North Highlands - Foothill Farms neighborhood priced from $850. 6532 La Cienega Dr in the North Highlands - Foothill Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6532 La Cienega Dr6532 La Cienega Dr1BR, 1BA$850
6532 La Cienega Dr6532 La Cienega Dr1BR, 1BA$990
6848 Sutter Ave6848 Sutter Ave1BR, 1BA$1,000

Best Value Homes for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the Sacramento area is the $0.33 price per square foot 6848 Sutter Ave Model at 6848 Sutter Ave in the Larchmont Hills neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Sacramento rental home is the 6804 Castro Verde Way Model at 6804 Castro Verde Way in the Serenade neighborhood starting at $3,690 with a $1.25 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6848 Sutter Ave6848 Sutter Ave1BR, 1BA$0.33
6804 Castro Verde Way6804 Castro Verde Way4BR, 3BA$1.25
5321 Matina Dr5321 Matina Dr4BR, 2.5BA$1.28
131 Cognac Cir131 Cognac Cir4BR, 3BA$1.34
3012 Bergamo Ct3012 Bergamo Ct4BR, 2.5BA$1.44
653 Barrett Lk Rd653 Barrett Lk Rd4BR, 3BA$1.44
9385 Oreo Ranch Cir9385 Oreo Ranch Cir3BR, 2BA$1.39
9056 La Riviera Dr9056 La Riviera Dr5BR, 3BA$0.56
2708 Matheson Way2708 Matheson Way3BR, 2BA$1.29
2331 1/2 N St2331 1/2 N St2BR, 1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3522 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $6,950. There are also 670 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $500 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 $500 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.

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 $755 to $5,047, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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