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3736 Astoria St

SacramentoCA95838

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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. River Garden Estates in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $898. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Fairway Apartments291BR,1BA$1,000
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,042
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1,074
Renwick Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1BR,1BA$1,081
The Golden LoftsEfficiency UnitsStudio,1BA$1,100
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #991BR,1BA$1,125
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates in the in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood starting from $898. The second greatest value Sacramento County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Geneva Pointe starting at $1,279 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Serenade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Geneva Pointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Olive Court Apartments2 bed/ 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Winchester Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.55
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.50
517 13th St, Unit C517 13th St1BR,1BA$1.55
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
Bell Acqua1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Northlake Senior Apartments (55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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 $1,000 at Fairway Apartments.

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 $575 at Twelve55 Living.

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.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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