Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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$1,395 - $1,750
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1019 Dornajo Way

SacramentoCA95825

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1019 Dornajo Way, Unit 162

1019 Dornajo Way
SacramentoCA95825
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$1,595
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517 13th St
SacramentoCA95814

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mosaic Gardens at Taylor Terrace priced from $624. Sakura has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable North Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic Gardens at Taylor TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$624
SakuraStudioStudio,1BA$690
Rivo1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$723
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$879
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Cantalier23891BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
Montoya ApartmentsL2/3 - StandardStudio,1BA$1,000
La Valentina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sacramento, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Sacramento area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at Mobley Avenue 367 in the in the Natomas Park neighborhood starting from $1,795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mobley Avenue 3674BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.44
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Fulton Villa Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Rivo2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Asbury Place ApartmentsThe Angelo2BR,1BA$1.45
Village CommonsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Wind Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Freshly Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.63
Mosaic Gardens at Taylor TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath 60% AMI - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$0.96
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42
SakuraStudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in North Sacramento?

There are currently 1918 Apartments for Rent in North Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $16,500. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Sacramento ranging from $500 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Sacramento?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Sacramento ranges from $500 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,427.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Sacramento?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Sacramento range from $898 to $5,047, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $988.

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