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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $499 to $12,225 with an overall median price of $2,798. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East City at $575, Rio Linda - Elverta at $1,250, and Noralto at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East City$1,597$57544
Rio Linda - Elverta$1,650$1,2504
Noralto$1,650$1,3002
Hagginwood$1,700$1,1508
South Hagginwood$1,750$1,7501
Park Oaks$1,762$1,31222
Churchill Downs$1,795$1,5453
North Vineyard Greens$1,795$1,5453
Willow Bend$1,835$1,29817
Riverside$1,979$1,7501

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. Anton Arcade Apartments in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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
Anton Arcade Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$700
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Riverside VillasAzure2BR,1BA$965
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,042
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #991BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Parkside Townhomes Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Golf Course Terrace 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.
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Parkside Townhomes Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.50
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Ashford Heights ApartmentsThe Savannah2BR,2BA$1.39
Bell Acqua1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.43
The Element2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Anton Arcade Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.96

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Sacramento, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3452 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $12,225. There are also 575 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $700 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 $700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,572.

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 $619 to $4,741, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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