Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richards Boulevard Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $600 (51 Rentals)

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313 1/2 20th St
$1,750
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313 1/2 20th St

313 1/2 20th StSacramento, CA 95811

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La Valentina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Valentina

331-429 12th StSacramento, CA 95814
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2300-2306 G St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2300-2306 G St

2300-2306 G StSacramento, CA 95816
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728 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 E St

728 E StSacramento, CA 95814
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The Kress Royal
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kress Royal

818 K StSacramento, CA 95814
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Capitol Lanai
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Lanai

1300-1312 G StSacramento, CA 95814
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801 F St Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

801 F St Apartments

801 F StSacramento, CA 95814
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23rd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

23rd Street

624 23rd StSacramento, CA 95816

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Imperial Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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800J Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800J Lofts

800 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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The M.A.Y. Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The M.A.Y. Building

1029 K StSacramento, CA 95814
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The Frederic
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederic

609 Capitol MallSacramento, CA 95814
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720 13th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 13th St

720 13th StSacramento, CA 95814
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1317 F Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1317 F Street

1317 F StSacramento, CA 95814
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Richards Boulevard, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richards Boulevard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richards Boulevard area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. The Golden Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Richards Boulevard apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,253
521 14th St11BR,1BA$1,295
Studio30 Residences0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,299
Alexander's Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
City ParkThe AtriumStudio,1BA$1,345
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,355
The HardinStudio with DenStudio,1BA$1,395
Lofts at Globe MillsNon-Senior MarketStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richards Boulevard, CA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richards Boulevard area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2BR/ 2BA Model at River Walk Villas in the in the Richards Boulevard neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Richards Boulevard apartment is the 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at The Cathedral Building starting at $1,995 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richards Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.84
The Cathedral Building1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.59
313 1/2 20th St313 1/2 20th St1BR,1BA$2.33
Sixteen 20GTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Capitol View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
The Hardin1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.42
Lofts at Globe MillsSenior Affordable1BR,1BA$2.86
521 14th St11BR,1BA$2.59
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Richards Boulevard, Sacramento, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Richards Boulevard, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richards Boulevard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richards Boulevard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richards Boulevard is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richards Boulevard?

The cheapest apartment in Richards Boulevard is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Richards Boulevard costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richards Boulevard?

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 8 regular apartments in Richards Boulevard 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 Richards Boulevard?

Cheap apartments in Richards Boulevard have an average cost of $104 which is $3,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richards Boulevard.

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