
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (119 Rentals)
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Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

5626 53rd St

1010 10th St, Unit 1010-8

7626 Cornejo Way, Unit private room private bath

The Golden Lofts

Lotus Landing Apartments

Delta Cove Apartments, LLC

Clarendon House

Fair Oaks Apartments
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Continental Terrace

Pinewood Apartments

D Street Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

The Verandas Senior Apartments

714 27th St

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2707 I St

KIND South

Providence Place

River Parkway Apartments
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The Kress Royal

1917 28th St

4421 Del Rio Rd

Studio30 Residences

Howe

Rosemont Terrace

Creekside Village Senior Apartments

Huntington Apartments

5028 Thurman Way

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The Edge

Howe Manor East Apartments

The Elms Apartments

The Archer

The Hardin

L St Apartments

2610 N St

Solana

The Riverview (55+)
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2820 32nd Ave, Unit B, Unit B

908 Dornajo Way

2321 S St

Y Street, Unit Apt 2

305 U St

Stonebrook Apartments

Brittany Arms Apartments

The Solstice Apartments

University River Village

Carmel Pointe
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South Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Sacramento?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,726 | $957 | $3,550 |
| South Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $995 | $4,751 |
| South Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $575 | $5,452 |
| South Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $755 | $5,501 |
| South Sacramento 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $599 | $6,566 |
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Cheapest Available South Sacramento Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Sommerset Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable South Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $723 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| The Golden Lofts | Efficiency Units | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Delta Cove Apartments, LLC | 1 Bed/1 Bath #7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Pinewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT... | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| D Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Verandas Senior Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| KIND South | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Sunset Village Apartments | 1BR Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sacramento, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Sacramento area is the $0.66 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value South Sacramento apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Pacific Rim Apartments starting at $1,846 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| Pacific Rim Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Imperial Manor | two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Riverside Gardens | **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL** | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Maple 2 | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 26 Nedra Ct, Unit Nedra court | 26 Nedra Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Sacramento Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Sacramento?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Sacramento is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Sacramento Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Sacramento Apartment is $1,020 at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Sacramento Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Sacramento is starting from $575 at Twelve55 Living.
What is the most affordable South Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific Rim Apartments and starts from $1,846.
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