Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Sacramento, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Lofts at Globe Mills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
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La Valentina
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Valentina

331-429 12th StSacramento, CA 95814

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728 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 E St

728 E StSacramento, CA 95814

River District, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River District area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,239. Here are the most affordable River District apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,239
City ParkThe AtriumStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates in the in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood starting from $898. The second greatest value River District apartment is the 2BR/ 2BA Model at River Walk Villas starting at $1,895 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Richards Boulevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.94
Lofts11D1BR,1BA$2.50
Capitol View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
The HayleyWillowStudio ,1BA$3.29
The MansionA1Studio ,1BA$3.22
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.55
ZINC 15011 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.38
City ParkThe AtriumStudio ,1BA$2.88
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio ,1BA$3.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River District, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #62

Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River District?

The cheapest apartment in River District is E Street Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in River District costs $3,247.

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 3 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 $1,862 which is $1,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River District.

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