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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 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable North Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$587
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
Rivo1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$723
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
ETHAN TERRACE1x11BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sacramento, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Sacramento area is the $1.77 price per square foot 289 3rd St Model at 289 3rd St, Unit Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value North Sacramento apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates starting at $898 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the South Natomas 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.
289 3rd St, Unit Unit 4289 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.77
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Fulton Villa Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.70
Rivo2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Hacienda Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Country Club GardensBirch1BR,1BA$1.78
Wyda WayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Arden ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Wind Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Freshly Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.63
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

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 $1,110.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Sacramento is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in North Sacramento costs $2,600.

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 22 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 $187 which is $2,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Sacramento.

Expert Rental Resources

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