Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Park Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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River Park, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Park area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Howe Manor East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable River Park apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
The Eleven Hundred2x12BR,1BA$1,449
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$1,509
Howe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Park, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Park area is the $1.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value River Park apartment is the 2-Story Townhome Model at The Angelino starting at $3,190 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
The Angelino2-Story Townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.24
La ProvenceAvignon2BR,1BA$2.22
Howe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
The Eleven Hundred1x11BR,1BA$2.42
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$2.56
Twelve55 Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Park, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Park Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in River Park is Howe Manor East Apartments which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in River Park costs $2,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Park?

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 2 regular apartments in River Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in River Park have an average cost of $375 which is $2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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