Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro Center Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Metro Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Center area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Terrace priced from $1,286. Rivercourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,311. Here are the most affordable Metro Center apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1,286
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - 50% AMI2BR,2BA$1,311
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Center area is the $1.98 price per square foot Christo Model at Ashton Parc in the in the Sundance Lake neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Metro Center apartment is the 3X2D1-Remodel Model at Riverview Ranch Apartments starting at $2,442 with a $2.31 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.
Ashton ParcChristo2BR,2BA$1.98
Riverview Ranch Apartments3X2D1-Remodel3BR,2BA$2.31
Lofts11D1BR,1BA$2.22
Pheasant PointeMagnolia2BR,1BA$2.10
850 on the AvenueA21BR,1BA$2.28
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.19
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$2.25
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1.89
Woodbridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro Center?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,030. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro Center ranging from $1,600 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metro Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metro Center ranges from $1,600 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,780.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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