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1416 T St

SacramentoCA95811

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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. Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable South Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #991BR,1BA$1,125
D Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
2300-2306 G St1/11BR,1BA$1,200
Country GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,212
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Stonegate ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,240
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sacramento, CA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Sacramento area is the $1.74 price per square foot 1701 P St Model at 1701 P St, Unit A -Downstairs in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value South Sacramento apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the River Park 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.
1701 P St, Unit A -Downstairs1701 P St2BR,1BA$1.74
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Riverside Gardens2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.81
Maple 2B2BR,1BA$1.57
26 Nedra Ct, Unit Nedra court26 Nedra Ct2BR,1BA$1.68
California Center ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.66
South Park Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom graduate2BR,2BA$1.18
Los Olivos2X12BR,1BA$1.61
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sacramento. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,244.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in South Sacramento costs $2,737.

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 171 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 $505 which is $2,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Sacramento.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Carrie Catalano

Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!