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5626 53rd St

SacramentoCA95824

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Continental Terrace
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$1,254 - $1,503
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Continental Terrace

6921 Lewiston WaySacramento, CA 95828
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Cornerstone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone

4550 Le Donne DrSacramento, CA 95823

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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 Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. 1816 F St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable South Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
1816 F St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,000
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #71BR,1BA$1,095
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
1019 H St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,175
Pinewood Apartments1 Bedroom **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT...1BR,1BA$1,195
The Riverview (55+)Studio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,195
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Country GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,212
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Sacramento, CA

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Sacramento area is the $0.62 price per square foot D2 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $929. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossings Student ApartmentsD24BR,4BA$0.62
Pacific Rim Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.68
Imperial Manortwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
4439 V St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.72
South Park Village Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath ($1,400 Security Deposit)2BR,1BA$1.70
Maple 22BR2BR,1BA$1.47
The Meridian2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Breckenridge Village ApartmentsThe Atrium2BR,1BA$1.48
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.45
Element2X22BR,2BA$1.45

Beyond the Dorms: Finding Affordable and Convenient Student Housing in Sacramento

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,215.

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 $2,650.

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 61 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 $516 which is $2,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Sacramento.

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