Cheap Homes for Rent in the Metro Center Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $1,700 (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. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Metro Center apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1,286
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,323
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Center area is the $1.94 price per square foot HERITAGE OAK Model at Laurel Oaks in the in the Sundance Lake neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Metro Center apartment is the The Cantando Model at Adagio Apartment Homes starting at $1,766 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Sundance Lake 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.
Laurel OaksHERITAGE OAK2BR,2BA$1.94
Adagio Apartment HomesThe Cantando1BR,1BA$2.23
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.03
Natomas Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$2.32
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$2.15
River TerraceThe American1BR,1BA$1.89
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$2.23
The Vue on SeamistAspen One Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro Center?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,323 to $10,030. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro Center ranging from $1,750 to $4,500.

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 $1,750 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,159.

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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