Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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521 T St

SacramentoCA95811

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U Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

U Street Apartments

404 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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Imperial Tower
Studio Apartments

Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814

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Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Old Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,199
Kind WestKind West StudioStudio,1BA$1,378
The Riverview (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,395
Kind DowntownKind DT Studio w/MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Sacramento, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Sacramento area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 980 Central in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Old Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bd 1 Bath - Single Story Loft Model at The Orleans Lofts starting at $2,000 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
980 Central1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
The Orleans Lofts1 Bd 1 Bath - Single Story Loft1BR,1BA$2.92
The MansionA1Studio ,1BA$3.21
The BlockStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20
Maven on BroadwayThe Logger A1BR,1BA$3.12
HabitatStudio (plus)Studio ,1BA$3.09
Governor's Square ApartmentsIrwinStudio ,1BA$2.82
The FoundryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio ,1BA$3.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Sacramento Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Sacramento?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Sacramento is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Sacramento Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Sacramento Apartment is $1,020 at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Sacramento Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Sacramento is starting from $1,895 at Governor's Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Old Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Governor's Square Apartments and starts from $2,290.

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