
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sierra Oaks Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sierra Oaks area of Sacramento.


Fair Oaks Apartments

2383 Arden Wy

Summer Trace Apartments

Villa Capri Apartments

The Eleven Hundred

Rosemont Terrace

Howe

Marigold Lane Apartments

Howe Manor East
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Ten Forty

3301 Redding Ave
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2213 Roselake Ave

The Canopy

Arden Villa

2308 Villanova Cir

1724 Wright St
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Laurelwood Apartments

2803 Norcade Cir

888 Woodside Ln E
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Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sierra Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $1,200 | $1,824 |
| Sierra Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,195 | $3,256 |
| Sierra Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $575 | $3,508 |
| Sierra Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $951 | $4,113 |
| Sierra Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $705 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sierra Oaks Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Sierra Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sierra Oaks area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Fair Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Sierra Oaks apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Wexler | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,201 |
| Villa Capri Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Canopy | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Eleven Hundred | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Marigold Lane Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Howe Manor East | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Falls at Arden | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| University River Village | Renovated 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra Oaks, CA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra Oaks area is the $1.79 price per square foot 1034 Model at 2504 Memory Lane in the in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sierra Oaks apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Carla by Trion Living starting at $1,750 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2504 Memory Lane | 1034 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Carla by Trion Living | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| The Mezzo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| Wexler | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Los Olivos | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Rosemont Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #16
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sierra Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sierra Oaks is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sierra Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Sierra Oaks is Villa Capri Apartments which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Sierra Oaks costs $2,300.
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 65 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 $577 which is $1,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sierra Oaks.
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