
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Village 12 Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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3424 Natomas Park

205 Dragonfly Cir, Unit 2, Unit 2

5937 Littlestone St

Arena Senior Apartments

600 Las Palmas Ave

Point Natomas Apartments

Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)
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Woodlands

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Creek at 2645

4054 Azul Way

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Natomas Park

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125 Luna Grande Cir

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1900 Danbrook Dr

600 Del Verde Cir

Avanti

Pheasant Pointe

Atrium Court

2590 Grove Ave

Granite Point
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6042 Marysville Blvd
Village 12, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Village 12?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village 12 Studio Apartments | $2,010 | $1,855 | $2,100 |
| Village 12 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,255 | $2,549 |
| Village 12 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,195 | $3,231 |
| Village 12 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $2,210 | $5,318 |
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Cheapest Available Village 12 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Village 12 area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arena Senior Apartments priced from $1,255. Point Natomas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable Village 12 apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Point Natomas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| Woodlands | Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Morningside Creek | The Sunrise | 1BR,1BA | $1,479 |
| Charleston | 1X1-635 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Riverglen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Laurel Oaks | LIVE OAK | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Creek at 2645 | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1,632 |
| Avanti | Siena | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Village 12, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Village 12 area is the $2.08 price per square foot Willow Model at Pheasant Pointe in the in the Gateway West neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Village 12 apartment is the Azelea Model at Irongate starting at $1,780 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Sundance Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Village 12 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Pointe | Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Irongate | Azelea | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Tuscaro Apartment Homes | 193 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Point Natomas Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Avanti | Siena | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Arena Senior Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Creek at 2645 | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Riverglen Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Woodlands | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Village 12 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Village 12?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Village 12 is under $1,706.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Village 12?
The cheapest apartment in Village 12 is Arena Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Village 12 costs $2,912.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Village 12?
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 6 regular apartments in Village 12 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 Village 12?
Cheap apartments in Village 12 have an average cost of $189 which is $2,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Village 12.
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