Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richardson Village Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (44 Rentals)

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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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Arden Fair Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Fair Apartments

2228 Royale RdSacramento, CA 95815
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Los Robles Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles Apartments

1523 Los Robles BlvdSacramento, CA 95838
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3729 Balsam St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3729 Balsam St

3729 Balsam StSacramento, CA 95838
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Fairfield Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Commons

618 Plaza AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Arden Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Aire Apartments

1960-1972 Ethan WaySacramento, CA 95825
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Bellwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellwood Park

385 Bell AveSacramento, CA 95838
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Lampasas Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lampasas Villa

515 Lampasas 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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Los Altos Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

2663-2681 Altos AveSacramento, CA 95815
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Santiago Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santiago Apartments

1065-1071 Santiago AveSacramento, CA 95815
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Red Robin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Robin Apartments

2020-2081 Red Robin LnSacramento, CA 95821
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Richardson Village, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richardson Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richardson Village area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. 3729 Balsam St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Richardson Village apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
3729 Balsam St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
ETHAN TERRACE1x11BR,1BA$1,110
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
Plaza Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,375
Point Natomas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,390
Villa Del Rio ApartmentsThe Baja1BR,1BA$1,395
3720-3740 Astoria St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
Santiago Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson Village, CA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richardson Village area is the $1.64 price per square foot THE CASCADES Model at Fountains at Point West in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,882. The second greatest value Richardson Village 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 South Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richardson Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountains at Point WestTHE CASCADES2BR,2BA$1.64
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.84
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Point Natomas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Santiago Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.23
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Villa Del Rio ApartmentsThe Baja1BR,1BA$2.20
Plaza Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
ETHAN TERRACE1x11BR,1BA$2.13

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richardson Village, 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 filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richardson Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richardson Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richardson Village is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richardson Village?

The cheapest apartment in Richardson Village is 3729 Balsam St which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Richardson Village costs $3,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richardson Village?

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 1 regular apartments in Richardson Village 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 Richardson Village?

Cheap apartments in Richardson Village have an average cost of $294 which is $2,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson Village.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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