
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oak Park Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $501 (41 Rentals)
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6025 Dias Ave

1964 36th St

5626 53rd St

4411 4th Ave

2253 2nd Ave

5631 53rd St, Unit 3

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The Edge

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2253 2nd Ave

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The Arbors at Oak Park

3604 52nd St

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Mulberry Estates

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2517 U St

4225 V St

Bowling Green Village
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2210 26th St

4439 V St

Carabay Apartments

Summerset Square

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Sommerset Place
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4042 1/2 43rd St

Sunset Park Apartments (No Vacancy)

3110 W St

55TH STREET

3996 Sierra Vista Ave

2700 32nd St

5724 Falconer Way

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5726 Falconer Way
South Oak Park, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,855 | $1,350 | $2,440 |
| South Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $995 | $2,920 |
| South Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,453 | $3,496 |
| South Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,000 | $3,424 |
| South Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Oak Park Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Oak Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oak Park area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenridge Apartments priced from $1,265. Carabay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable South Oak Park apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenridge Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Carabay Apartments | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,302 |
| The Edge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 55TH STREET | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Brittany Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| San Juan Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,422 |
| Gardenside Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oak Park, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oak Park area is the $1.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sommerset Place in the in the Cordova neighborhood starting from $1,837. The second greatest value South Oak Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Mutual Housing on the Greenway starting at $1,624 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Cordova neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sommerset Place | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Mutual Housing on the Greenway | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Fairhaven Estates | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Gardenside Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 4439 V St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Brittany Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Greenridge Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Hollywood Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Edge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Carabay Apartments | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Best Local Schools in South Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
Oak Ridge Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oak Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Oak Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Oak Park is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in South Oak Park is Carabay Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in South Oak Park costs $1,907.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Oak 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 7 regular apartments in South Oak 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 South Oak Park?
Cheap apartments in South Oak Park have an average cost of $440 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oak Park.
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