Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Oaks Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 123 Lido Cir

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123 Lido Cir

SacramentoCA95826
property at 9056 La Riviera Dr

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

9056 La Riviera Dr

SacramentoCA95826

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Hampton Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Court Apartments

3099 Great Falls WaySacramento, CA 95826
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Birchwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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3301 Redding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820
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Ten Forty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Forty

1040 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Vivleo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vivleo Apartments

9100-9190 Tuolumne DrSacramento, CA 95826

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Fulton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Apartments

1400 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Liv1621
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liv1621

1621 Hood RdSacramento, CA 95825
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Northrop Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northrop Apartments

2510 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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The Canopy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Canopy

1257 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Arden Villa
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Villa

1588 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864
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1214 Bell Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1214 Bell Street

1214 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sierra Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra Oaks area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arden Villa Apartments priced from $1,160. The Eleven Hundred has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Sierra Oaks apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arden Villa Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,160
The Eleven HundredStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Villa Capri Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
Arden Villa1x11BR,1BA$1,275
1214 Bell Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
The Canopy1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,331
Heatherwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Arden Town Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Oaks, CA

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra Oaks area is the $0.62 price per square foot D2 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Sierra Oaks apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Peacock Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossings Student ApartmentsD24BR,4BA$0.62
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carla by Trion Living2x12BR,1BA$1.89
Marigold Lane Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
The MezzoStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
Los Olivos2X12BR,1BA$1.85
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.45
Element Student Living2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Fulton Villa Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.08

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Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Oaks Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Sierra Oaks is Fulton Villa Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Sierra Oaks costs $2,432.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sierra Oaks?

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 52 regular apartments in Sierra Oaks 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 Sierra Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Sierra Oaks have an average cost of $584 which is $1,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sierra Oaks.

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