Cheap Homes for Rent in Sacramento County, CA from $700 (96 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Sacramento County.

property at 4101 4th Ave
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 29
Furnished

4101 4th Ave, Unit Room 2

4101 4th Ave
SacramentoCA95817

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property at 7101 Stanford Oak Dr
$925 - $1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925 - $1,100

Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

7101 Stanford Oak Dr

SacramentoCA95842
property at 3740 Cedargate Way
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

3740 Cedargate Way

SacramentoCA95834

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property at 9056 La Riviera Dr
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

9056 La Riviera Dr

SacramentoCA95826
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property at 5521 27th Ave
$1,030

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,030

Total Monthly Price$1,030
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 5
Furnished

5521 27th Ave, Unit 5

5521 27th Ave
SacramentoCA95820
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property at 8759 Gessnger Dr
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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8759 Gessnger Dr

Elk GroveCA95624
property at 6424 Romack Cir
$1,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 10
Furnished

6424 Romack Cir

SacramentoCA95822

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property at 1019 Dornajo Way
$1,395 - $1,975
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1019 Dornajo Way

SacramentoCA95825
property at 2100 36th St
$1,450 - $2,495
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

2100 36th St

SacramentoCA95817

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Cheapest Available Sacramento County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Sacramento County, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 6532 La Cienega Dr in the North Highlands - Foothill Farms neighborhood priced from $850. 6532 La Cienega Dr in the North Highlands - Foothill Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6532 La Cienega Dr6532 La Cienega Dr1BR, 1BA$850
6532 La Cienega Dr6532 La Cienega Dr1BR, 1BA$990
4059 Ridge St4059 Ridge St1BR, 1BA$1,095

Best Value Homes for Rent in Sacramento County, CA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the Sacramento County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 6804 Castro Verde Way Model at 6804 Castro Verde Way in the Serenade neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value Sacramento County rental home is the 5321 Matina Dr Model at 5321 Matina Dr in the Serenade neighborhood starting at $3,400 with a $1.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6804 Castro Verde Way6804 Castro Verde Way4BR, 3BA$1.25
5321 Matina Dr5321 Matina Dr4BR, 2.5BA$1.28
12571 Aviston Way12571 Aviston Way4BR, 3BA$1.24
UnitUnit4BR, 3BA$1.31
9385 Oreo Ranch Cir9385 Oreo Ranch Cir3BR, 2BA$1.37
5289 Moonlit Bay Way5289 Moonlit Bay Way4BR, 2.5BA$1.43
8448 Bramble Bush Cir8448 Bramble Bush Cir3BR, 2.5BA$1.38
9056 La Riviera Dr9056 La Riviera Dr5BR, 3BA$0.56
2708 Matheson Way2708 Matheson Way3BR, 2BA$1.29
2331 1/2 N St2331 1/2 N St2BR, 1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento County?

There are currently 3721 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $6,950. There are also 592 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento County ranging from $700 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sacramento County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sacramento County ranges from $700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,557.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sacramento County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sacramento County range from $755 to $5,047, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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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