
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA from $400 (507 Rentals)
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Lofts at Globe Mills

Wong Center Senior Apartments

River Garden Estates

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

5626 53rd St

2437 Ethan Wy

1010 10th St, Unit 1010-8

Wright Place

Delta Cove Apartments, LLC
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7626 Cornejo Way, Unit private room private bath

The Brentwood

The Golden Lofts

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ETHAN TERRACE

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Sunset Crossing
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Continental Terrace

2832 Sweet Way

6042 Marysville Blvd

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Mode

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2540-2548 Crosby Way

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Astoria Place

4548 Ashcroft Ave

Arena Senior Apartments
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Sacramento County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sacramento County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County Studio Apartments | $1,713 | $957 | $3,550 |
| Sacramento County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $587 | $5,654 |
| Sacramento County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $575 | $6,461 |
| Sacramento County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $755 | $6,200 |
| Sacramento County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $599 | $7,177 |
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Cheapest Available Sacramento County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living in the River Park neighborhood priced from $575. Lofts at Globe Mills in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $587. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $575 |
| Lofts at Globe Mills | Senior Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $723 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $723 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Delta Cove Apartments, LLC | 1 Bed/1 Bath #97 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Golden Lofts | Efficiency Units | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| THE CASCADES | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Marconi Gardens | **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL** | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sacramento County area is the $0.66 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Sacramento County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates starting at $898 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Winchester Place Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Walnut Avenue Apartments | 1x1 ( downstairs) | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Wind Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sacramento County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sacramento County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sacramento County is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento County?
The cheapest apartment in Sacramento County is Lofts at Globe Mills which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Sacramento County costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sacramento County?
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 233 regular apartments in Sacramento County 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 Sacramento County?
Cheap apartments in Sacramento County have an average cost of $421 which is $2,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento County.
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