Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Creek Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $700 (35 Rentals)

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River Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pointe

2361 Oak Harbour DrSacramento, CA 95833

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Imperial Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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Maple 2
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Maple 2

630 Maple StWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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Hunter's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Pointe

900 Todhunter AveWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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The Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rivers

750 Dorothy Adamo LnWest Sacramento, CA 95605
Senior Living
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Rivergate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivergate Apartments

900-924 Simon TerWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Riverbend Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

555 Douglas StWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Willow Creek, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Creek area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wong Center Senior Apartments priced from $723. 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 Willow Creek apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A11BR,1BA$723
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Sunset Village Apartments1BR Renovation1BR,1BA$1,250
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - 50% AMI2BR,2BA$1,311
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,353
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$1,425
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,446
River TerraceThe Sacramento2BR,2BA$1,447
Riverbend Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Creek, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Creek area is the $1.77 price per square foot 289 3rd St Model at 289 3rd St, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Willow Creek apartment is the The Marcato Model at Adagio Apartment Homes starting at $2,270 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Sundance Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
289 3rd St, Unit 4289 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.77
Adagio Apartment HomesThe Marcato2BR,2BA$2.08
Maple 22BR2BR,1BA$1.52
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR, 2 BA - Market2BR,2BA$1.95
850 on the AvenueA21BR,1BA$2.28
River TerraceThe Sacramento2BR,1BA$1.82
WoodlandsCyprus1BR,1BA$2.15
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28
Riverglen Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
Wong Center Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Plan A21BR,1BA$1.42

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Find the perfect student rental in Sacramento. A local's guide to the best neighborhoods and housing near UC Davis, Sacramento State, and American River College (ARC), covering Midtown, East Sac, and more.

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Central Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Willow Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Creek is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Willow Creek is Wong Center Senior Apartments which is listed at $723, while the average apartment in Willow Creek costs $2,446.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willow Creek?

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 12 regular apartments in Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek?

Cheap apartments in Willow Creek have an average cost of $391 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Creek.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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