Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro Center Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,000 (7 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 $1,220. Riverbend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Metro Center apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1,220
Riverbend Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metro Center area is the $1.82 price per square foot Christo Model at Ashton Parc in the in the Sundance Lake neighborhood starting from $2,257. The second greatest value Metro Center apartment is the 2 Bed - 2 Bath (Renovated) Model at Creek at 2645 starting at $1,700 with a $1.67 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$1.82
Creek at 26452 Bed - 2 Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.67
Delta Pointe ApartmentsCatamaran2BR,2BA$1.90
The RegattaBelmont2BR,2BA$2.00
Adagio Apartment HomesThe Allegro1BR,1BA$2.27
850 on the Avenue1x1L1BR,1BA$1.94
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1.79
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.37
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$2.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro Center?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,414 to $3,300. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro Center ranging from $1,000 to $3,795.

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 $1,000 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,039.

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