Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (52 Rentals)

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The Grove at Woodlake
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$1,835 - $3,410
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The Grove at Woodlake

570 Media PlSacramento, CA 95815
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Rio Linda Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Linda Manor

2671 Rio Linda BlvdSacramento, CA 95815
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Oakmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakmont Apartments

2730 Oakmont StSacramento, CA 95815
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Fairfield Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Commons

618-631 Plaza AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Bellwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellwood Park

385 Bell AveSacramento, CA 95838
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Lampasas Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lampasas Villa

515 Lampasas AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Los Altos Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

2663-2681 Altos AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Palm Garden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Garden Apartments

729-739 Dixieanne AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Pheasant Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Pointe

2660 Stonecreek DrSacramento, CA 95833
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Northgate, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. Woodlake Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,260
Plaza Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
RIVER TERRACEThe Sacramento2BR,1BA$1,305
Point Natomas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,358
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$1,449
WoodlandsAspen1BR,1BA$1,450
Morningside CreekThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$1,479
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $1.66 price per square foot Trimaran Model at Delta Pointe Apartments in the in the Gateway West neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Northgate 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 Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Delta Pointe ApartmentsTrimaran3BR,2BA$1.66
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Woodlake Close2x22BR,2BA$1.80
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.84
Pheasant PointeWillow2BR,2BA$2.07
Riverglen Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.06
RIVER TERRACEThe Sacramento2BR,1BA$1.64
Point Natomas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.12
Rivercourt Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Market1BR,1BA$2.06
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northgate is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate?

The cheapest apartment in Northgate is Woodlake Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Northgate costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northgate?

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 9 regular apartments in Northgate 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 Northgate?

Cheap apartments in Northgate have an average cost of $1,849 which is $416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.

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