Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (139 Rentals)

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Sakura
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$690 - $1,479
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Sakura

2000 16th StSacramento, CA 95818
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property at 4411 4th Ave

$1,000

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4411 4th Ave

SacramentoCA95817

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2701 T St, Unit 2701
$1,195
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$1,195
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2701 T St, Unit 2701

2701 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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property at 2320 G St

$1,299 - $1,699

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2320 G St

SacramentoCA95816

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Continental Terrace
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$1,329 - $1,503
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Continental Terrace

6921 Lewiston WaySacramento, CA 95828
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South Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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. Sakura has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable South Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$575
SakuraStudioStudio,1BA$690
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
Midtown ApartmentsSRO (Single Room Occupant) / Single Resident Oc...Studio,1BA$1,000
Creekside Village Senior Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Large1BR,1BA$1,095
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #551BR,1BA$1,145
The Riverview (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,195
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sacramento, CA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Sacramento area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Pacific Rim Apartments in the in the Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,846. The second greatest value South Sacramento apartment is the two bedroom Model at Imperial Manor starting at $1,795 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Woodbine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Rim Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.68
Imperial Manortwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Sommerset PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.71
South Park Village Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath ($1,400 Security Deposit)2BR,1BA$1.70
Maple 22BR2BR,1BA$1.47
The Huntington Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$0.65
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1.51
4439 V St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62
SakuraStudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Sacramento is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in South Sacramento is Sakura which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in South Sacramento costs $1,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Sacramento?

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 97 regular apartments in South Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in South Sacramento have an average cost of $451 which is $1,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Sacramento.

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