
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Sacramento, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)
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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 |
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River District Studio Apartments | $1,705 | $1,295 | $2,095 |
River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,295 | $2,824 |
River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,650 | $3,770 |
River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $898 | $3,500 |
River District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $988 | $3,982 |
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River District, Sacramento, CA Local Guide
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, CA
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $2.15 price per square foot 925 F St Model at 925 F St, Unit Front Unit in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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. |
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925 F St, Unit Front Unit | 925 F St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
River Walk Villas | 2BR/ 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
The AJ | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.88 |
Capitol View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
The Hayley | Willow | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
301 D Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Downstairs | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
Kind West | Kind West Studio w/ Mezzanine | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver District, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #113
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the River District Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River District?
The cheapest apartment in River District is Capitol View Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in River District costs $2,815.
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 4 regular apartments in River District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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