
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sierra City, CA from $700 (39 Rentals)
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Altitude by Vintage

Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments

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Sage by Vintage

Copper Mesa

Zephyr Pointe

Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+

Shoreline Plaza

Sierra Village
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Stardust Apartments

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Club Ambassador

Sierra Sage Apartments

310 S Auburn St

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Sky Vista Commons North

Apex at Sky Valley

BOULDERS-RENO

Westlook Resort Living

Sawmill Heights
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The Peak at Sky Mountain

Austin Crest Apartments

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The Kallan

VIDA LUXURY APARTMENTS

Park Place (Reno)

Gold Creek Village

18833 Rock Creek Rd

532 E Main St

574 E Broad St
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14720 Lynshar Rd

14382 Sun Forest Dr

15772 Sunnyvale Ln

318 Nile St

The Summit Senior Living Apartment Homes

216 W Oak St

Lakes at Lemmon Valley

612 Chief Kelly Dr

15502 Donner Pass Rd
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Aviana at Tuscany

Canyon's Edge Apartments

11218 Cedar Ridge Dr
Sierra City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sierra City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra City Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $799 | $3,225 |
| Sierra City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,177 | $3,735 |
| Sierra City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,350 | $3,840 |
| Sierra City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,236 | $3,399 |
| Sierra City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,814 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Sierra City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sierra City, CA is a Studio unit found at Altitude by Vintage in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $980. Zephyr Pointe in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sierra City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Vintage Hills Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Shoreline Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Stardust Apartments | 1/1 West | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,414 |
| Sierra Sage Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
| Club Ambassador | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| Sky Vista Commons North | Plan A North | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Apex at Sky Valley | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,536 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sierra City, CA and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sierra City area is the $1.69 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Lemmon Drive in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Sierra City apartment is the Obsidian Model at BOULDERS-RENO starting at $2,164 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sierra City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Lemmon Drive | Plan 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| BOULDERS-RENO | Obsidian | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Manzanita Gate Apartments | Yosemite | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Copper Mesa | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Overlook at Keystone Canyon | C1 - The Cityscape | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Club Ambassador | Townhome 2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
| Zephyr Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Sierra Sage Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Terracina at Reno | Affordable Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Altitude by Vintage | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sierra City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sierra City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sierra City is at Altitude by Vintage listed at $980.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sierra City Apartment is $1,185 at Zephyr Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sierra City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sierra City is starting from $1,299 at Altitude by Vintage.
What is the most affordable Sierra City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sierra City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude by Vintage and starts from $1,399.
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