Cheap Homes for Rent in Sacramento, CA from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 604 Potomac Ave

$645

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$645

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 Potomac Ave, Unit 4

604 Potomac Ave
SacramentoCA95833
property at 3265 Cayman Island St

$795

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$795

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$795

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3265 Cayman Island St

West SacramentoCA95691

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property at 8142 Scottsdale Dr

$1,000

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8142 Scottsdale Dr, Unit Room 1

8142 Scottsdale Dr
SacramentoCA95828
property at 9056 La Riviera Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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9056 La Riviera Dr

SacramentoCA95826

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property at 2037 Robert Way

$1,000

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$1,000

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2037 Robert Way, Unit 3 - Primary

2037 Robert Way
SacramentoCA95825
property at 2238 Gunn Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2238 Gunn Rd

CarmichaelCA95608
property at 417 Eleanor Ave

$1,008

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$1,008

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$1,008

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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417 Eleanor Ave

SacramentoCA95815
property at 4101 4th Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4101 4th Ave, Unit Master

4101 4th Ave
SacramentoCA95817
property at 1938 Ethan Wy

$1,095

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1938 Ethan Wy

SacramentoCA95825

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property at 8759 Gessnger Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8759 Gessnger Dr

Elk GroveCA95624
property at 2445 Town Cir

$969 - $1,273

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2445 Town Cir

SacramentoCA95821
property at 4561 Ashcroft Ave

$1,350

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4561 Ashcroft Ave
SacramentoCA95841
property at 4561 Ashcroft Ave

$1,350

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4561 Ashcroft Ave
SacramentoCA95841

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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $528 to $9,061 with an overall median price of $2,794. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Vineyard Point Village at $1,100, Roseville Heights at $1,400, and Rio Linda - Elverta at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vineyard Point Village$1,100$1,1001
Roseville Heights$1,400$6225
Rio Linda - Elverta$1,550$1,3502
Churchill Downs$1,595$1,10015
North Vineyard Greens$1,595$1,10015
Tahoe South Park$1,700$575164
Colonial Manor$1,734$575115
Colonial Village$1,734$599119
Colonial Village North$1,734$575115
Fruitridge Heights$1,734$599118

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
Rivo3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,025
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #71BR,1BA$1,095
Creekside Village Senior Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Large1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $0.62 price per square foot D2 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates starting at $898 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Villages at Natomas 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.
The Crossings Student ApartmentsD24BR,4BA$0.62
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Marconi Gardens Apartments**LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL**2BR,1BA$1.40
Maple 22BR2BR,1BA$1.47
The Huntington Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Rinconada Village2 bd 1 bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.59
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.56
4400 Greenholme Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.46
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1.51
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3481 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $9,061. There are also 573 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $645 to $5,999.

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 $645 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,433.

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 $7,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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