Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (79 Rentals)

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Lofts at Globe Mills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
Senior Living
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Lampasas Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lampasas Villa

515 Lampasas AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Rio Linda Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Linda Manor

2671 Rio Linda BlvdSacramento, CA 95815
Senior Living
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Ary Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ary Place

1717 S StSacramento, CA 95811
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Oakmont Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakmont Apartments

2730 Oakmont StSacramento, CA 95815
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Village Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Oaks

2839 Marconi AveSacramento, CA 95821
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Arcadia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

3525 Whitney AveSacramento, CA 95821
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North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Country Club Gardens priced from $560. River Garden Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable North Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club GardensMaple2BR,1BA$560
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Casa Lido ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
1930 Wright StreetWR-0x1Studio,1BA$1,150
Tuscana Court1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
RIVER TERRACEThe American1BR,1BA$1,220
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sacramento, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Sacramento area is the $1.53 price per square foot Unit #24 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value North Sacramento apartment is the Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #242BR,1.5BA$1.53
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
The Oaks at Bell2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Parkside Villa ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.70
Natomas Village Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.68
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Country Club GardensBirch1BR,1BA$1.67
3445 Altos Ave, Unit 34453445 Altos Ave1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Central Sacramento. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the North Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Sacramento is under $1,240.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in North Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in North Sacramento costs $2,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Sacramento?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in North Sacramento that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in North Sacramento have an average cost of $1,829 which is $770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Sacramento.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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