Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $465 (36 Rentals)

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U Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

U Street Apartments

404 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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Imperial Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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317 U St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 U St

317 U StSacramento, CA 95818

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Rivermark
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivermark

959 S Bridge StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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Cozy 4-Plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cozy 4-Plex

412 3rd StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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805 Riverfront
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

805 Riverfront

805 Riverfront StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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The Foundry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Foundry

998 Riverfront StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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Habitat
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Habitat

400-505 Garden StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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980 Central
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

980 Central

980 Central StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
Corporate Housing
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Capitol Yards
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Yards

777 5th StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
Corporate Housing

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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. The Riverview (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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
The Riverview (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,195
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,325
Capitol Towers - Towers and VillasTowers StudioStudio,1BA$1,394
Governor's Square ApartmentsMarkhamStudio,1BA$1,400
Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
805 RiverfrontS1Studio,1BA$1,582
Clarendon HouseThe Sutter1BR,1BA$1,624
The BerniceS1.0Studio,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Sacramento, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Sacramento area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at 980 Central in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Old Sacramento apartment is the 2123 3rd St Model at 2123 3rd St, Unit B starting at $1,900 with a $2.00 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 Central2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.04
2123 3rd St, Unit B2123 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Orleans Lofts1b/2b1BR,2BA$2.65
Pierside1x11BR,1BA$2.63
321 T StTwo bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$2.25
Clarendon HouseThe Sutter1BR,1BA$2.75
The Bridge DistrictStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88
2103 3rd St, Unit D2103 3rd St1BR,1BA$2.78
Governor's Square ApartmentsIrwinStudio ,1BA$2.73
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,750 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 $2,350.

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