
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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Clarendon House

The Riverview (55+)

305 U St

Kind Downtown

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2103 3rd St, Unit B, Unit B

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2103 3rd St, Unit B, Unit B
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1916-1918 7th St, Unit 1-4

Governor's Square Apartments

Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment Community

The Bernice

Maven on Broadway

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The Orleans Lofts
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U Street Apartments

Capitol Towers

Imperial Tower

266 Box Ln

334 1st Ave

316 6th St

Kind West
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The Bridge District

Edge

301 D Apartments

451 Dowitcher Walk

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289 3rd St, Unit 4, Unit 4

805 Riverfront

Habitat
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980 Central

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Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $957 | $1,822 |
| Old Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,020 | $4,171 |
| Old Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,500 | $2,999 |
| Old Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $2,250 | $2,600 |
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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. The Riverview (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Old Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| The Riverview (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kind Downtown | Kind DT Studio w/Mezzanine | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
| Kind West | Kind West Studio w/ Mezzanine | Studio,1BA | $1,446 |
| Governor's Square Apartments | Irwin | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 805 Riverfront | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Bernice | S1.0 | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Sacramento, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Sacramento area is the $1.77 price per square foot 289 3rd St Model at 289 3rd St, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Old Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 980 Central starting at $1,925 with a $2.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 3rd St, Unit 4 | 289 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 980 Central | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| The Bridge District | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Habitat | Studio (plus) | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
| 2103 3rd St, Unit B | 2103 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 2103 3rd St, Unit B | 2103 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Governor's Square Apartments | Irwin | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Clarendon House | The Gold Rush | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $1,950 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 $2,250.
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