
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA from $400 (391 Rentals)
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Rivo

1235 32nd St, Unit Upper

Wong Center Senior Apartments

River Garden Estates

Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +

5626 53rd St

1010 10th St, Unit 1011-24

4411 4th Ave

La Valentina Apartments
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The Lofts

1617 Arcade Blvd

Creekside Village Senior Apartments

The Riverview (55+)

The Golden Lofts

7626 Cornejo Way, Unit private room private bath

309 27th St

Lotus Landing Apartments

Coralaire Apartments

2315 Edison Ave
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Barcelona

Delta Cove Apartments, LLC

Clarendon House

5441 Olympic Way

Total Monthly Price
2701 T St, Unit 2701

The Kress Royal

D Street Apartments

Sunset Crossing

Casa Lido Apartments

Plaza Estates
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Ventura Gardens Apartments

River Bend Park

739 Dixieanne Ave

4400 Greenholme Dr

3736 Astoria St

714 27th St

3859 Annadale Ln, Unit 14

3333 Belden St

519 13th St

SUR Apartments
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Stonegate Apartments

The Verandas Senior Apartments

Woodlake Terrace Apartments

The Quarter

Summer Trace Apartments

The Meadows

Mayberry at Town & Country

The Eleven Hundred

4548 Ashcroft Ave

1824 L St
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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 | $1,672 | $957 | $2,900 |
| Sacramento County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $723 | $4,751 |
| Sacramento County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $575 | $5,452 |
| Sacramento County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $755 | $7,700 |
| Sacramento County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $599 | $5,225 |
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Cheapest Available Sacramento County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rivo in the Old North Sacramento neighborhood priced from $723. Wong Center Senior Apartments in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivo | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $723 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Cantalier2389 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 1816 F St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| La Valentina Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| The Riverview (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3729 Balsam St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Creekside Village Senior Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BA - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sacramento County area is the $0.95 price per square foot C1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,149. 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 | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Marconi Gardens Apartments | **LIMITED TIME "NEW-TO-MHP" APPLICANT SPECIAL f... | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Rivo | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Winchester Place Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Gold Crossing Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Acacia at Carmichael Apartments | Sophia | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 4400 Greenholme Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Breckenridge Village Apartments | The Atrium | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Wong Center Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sacramento County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sacramento County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sacramento County is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sacramento County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sacramento County Apartment is $723 at Rivo.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sacramento County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento County is starting from $1,047 at Wong Center Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable Sacramento County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sacramento County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Garden Estates and starts from $898.
Expert Rental Resources
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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