
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (159 Rentals)
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River Garden Estates

3221 Normington Dr

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

Fairway Apartments

D Street Apartments

The Golden Lofts

3445 Altos Ave, Unit 3445

1416 T St

St. Anton Building Apartments
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Carson Aire

Casa Lido Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

Sunset Crossing

Clarendon House

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Cornerstone Senior

RIVER TERRACE
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Coralaire Apartments

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Woodlake Terrace Apartments

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Tuscana Court

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Wind Creek Apartments

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2000 6th St

The Eleven Hundred

Takoma Village Apartments

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1701 P St

904 Dornajo Way

14th Street

Howe Manor East Apartments

City Park

2832 Sweet Way

The Sandpiper Apartments
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2501 Edison Ave

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1418 E St, Unit A

Azalea Court

Arden Town Apartments

1125 F St

Teal Apartments
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North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $957 | $2,811 |
| North Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $822 | $5,320 |
| North Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,325 | $5,601 |
| North Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $898 | $5,625 |
| North Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $988 | $3,982 |
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There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Sacramento Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable North Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Fairway Apartments | 29 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Golden Lofts | Efficiency Units | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| St. Anton Building Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
| Carson Aire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,122 |
| Casa Lido Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| D Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sacramento, CA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Sacramento area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms with Balcony Model at Arden Town Apartments in the in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood starting from $1,550. 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 Villages at Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Town Apartments | 2 Bedrooms with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Reserve at Cadillac Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| Parkside Villa Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Asbury Place Apartments | The Birmingham | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Villa Capri Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Country Club Gardens | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| VillaNova2308 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Wind Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| St. Anton Building Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Sacramento?
The cheapest apartment in North Sacramento is Fairway Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in North Sacramento costs $2,602.
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 61 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 $913 which is $1,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Sacramento.
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