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Lofts at Globe Mills
1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Sacramento, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)
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$723 - $1,3451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wong Center Senior Apartments
530 7th StSacramento, CA 95814
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$898 - $4,5793 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River Garden Estates
2201 Northview DrSacramento, CA 95833
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$1,007 - $1,834Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Valentina Apartments
331-429 12th StSacramento, CA 95814
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1326 E St, Unit Cozy 1 Bedroom Apartment
1326 E StSacramento, CA 95814
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River District, Sacramento, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River District Studio Apartments | $1,451 | $1,007 | $1,795 |
| River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $587 | $2,345 |
| River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $863 | $3,770 |
| River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $898 | $3,465 |
| River District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $988 | $3,982 |
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Cheapest Available River District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the River District area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Globe Mills priced from $587. Wong Center Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable River District apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Globe Mills | Senior Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $723 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, CA
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $1.77 price per square foot 289 3rd St Model at 289 3rd St, Unit Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value River District 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 Villages at Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 3rd St, Unit Unit 4 | 289 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 530 10th St, Unit Unit A | 530 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| River Walk Villas | 2BR/ 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The AJ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Capitol View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| Lofts at Globe Mills | Non-Senior Market | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| La Valentina Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River District is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River District?
The cheapest apartment in River District is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in River District costs $3,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River District?
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 12 regular apartments in River District 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 River District?
Cheap apartments in River District have an average cost of $196 which is $3,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River District.
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