Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Center Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $787 (47 Rentals)

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Core Natomas
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$2,061 - $5,463
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Core Natomas

2745 Orchard LnSacramento, CA 95833
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River Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pointe

2361 Oak Harbour DrSacramento, CA 95833
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Pheasant Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Pointe

2660 Stonecreek DrSacramento, CA 95833
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Atrium Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

3801 Duckhorn DrSacramento, CA 95834
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The Offset
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Offset

3610 Duckhorn DrSacramento, CA 95834
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Tanzanite
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tanzanite

2490 Quiet Trail LnSacramento, CA 95834
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850 on the Avenue
$1,816 - $5,496
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850 on the Avenue

850 Sacramento AveWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Hunter's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Pointe

900 Todhunter AveWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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The Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rivers

750 Dorothy Adamo LnWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Rivergate Apartments
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Rivergate Apartments

900-924 Simon TerWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Riverbend Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

555 Douglas StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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The Strand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

500 Douglas StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Metro Center, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metro Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Center area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Track 281 Apartments priced from $1,284. River Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Metro Center apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,284
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1,300
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,430
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$1,450
Natomas Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Laurel OaksLIVE OAK1BR,1BA$1,470
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499
The Vue on SeamistAspen 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Plus1BR,1BA$1,500
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$1,555
Riverbend Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Center area is the $2.12 price per square foot Palomino Interior Model at Harbor Oaks Apartments in the in the Gateway West neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Metro Center apartment is the The Ketch Model at Delta Pointe Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Gateway West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbor Oaks ApartmentsPalomino Interior2BR,2BA$2.12
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.34
Woodbridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Natomas Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$2.32
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$2.29
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1.91
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$2.30
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Metro Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Metro Center is at Track 281 Apartments listed at $1,284.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Metro Center Apartment is $1,300 at River Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Metro Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Metro Center is starting from $1,447 at River Terrace.

What is the most affordable Metro Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Metro Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creek at 2645 and starts from $2,220.

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