Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oak Park Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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South Oak Park Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,225 | $2,395 |
South Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,150 | $2,595 |
South Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,450 | $3,099 |
South Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,995 | $3,290 |
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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 Carabay Apartments - Gated Community priced from $1,395. The Elms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable South Oak Park apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carabay Apartments - Gated Community | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Tran Villa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oak Park, CA
As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Oak Park area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fairhaven Estates in the in the Colonial Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Oak Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Mezzo starting at $2,090 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento 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. |
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Fairhaven Estates | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
The Mezzo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
The Edge | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
2727 T St | 2727 T St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Tran Villa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
ONYX Midtown Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Gardenside Apartments | One bedroom top floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Rustic Court Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
6240 Martin Luther King Jr | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Carabay Apartments - Gated Community | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #153
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
Oak Ridge Elementary
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Getting Around the South Oak Park Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,988.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in South Oak Park is Carabay Apartments - Gated Community which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in South Oak Park costs $2,362.
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 105 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 $918 which is $1,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oak Park.
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