Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Sacramento, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Lofts at Globe Mills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
Senior Living
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La Valentina
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Valentina

331-429 12th StSacramento, CA 95814

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River District, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
925 F St, Unit Front Unit925 F St2BR,1.5BA$2.15
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.99
The AJB52BR,2BA$3.88
Capitol View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
The HayleyWillowStudio ,1BA$2.99
E Street ApartmentsRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.31
301 D ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.60
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB DownstairsStudio ,1BA$3.95
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio ,1BA$4.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River District, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #113

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $1,945.

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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