Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vacaville, CA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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$1,560

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 30

284 Citrus Ave

VacavilleCA95688

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Willows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willows

603-707 Rocky Hill RdVacaville, CA 95688
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Shasta Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shasta Terrace

293 Shasta DrVacaville, CA 95687
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Adobe Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Villas

1649 Alamo DrVacaville, CA 95687
  • Utilities Included

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Vaca Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vaca Villa

370 Butcher RdVacaville, CA 95687

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vacaville, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Vacaville, CA area range in price from $1,451 to $4,450 with an overall median price of $3,852. The three Vacaville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Alamo Place at $1,451, Ulatis Park at $1,595, and Leisure Town at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Vacaville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Alamo Place$3,425$1,45171
Ulatis Park$3,609$1,59554
Leisure Town$3,659$1,59552
Solano Community College District$3,659$1,59540
Ashbourne Park$3,835$1,4512
Downtown Vacaville$3,835$1,90012
Creekside$4,400$1,45179
Westgate$4,400$1,45179

Cheapest Available Vacaville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Vacaville, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shasta Terrace in the Alamo Place neighborhood priced from $1,725. Camden Parc in the Alamo Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vacaville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shasta Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath PR 1BR,1BA$1,725
Camden ParcOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Vaca Villa1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,765
Lynwood Knolls744-Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,765
Hidden CreekTuscanny1BR,1BA$1,961
Creekside GardensSpring Renovated1BR,1BA$1,999
MontessaCedar - Secondary Residence (Income Restricted*)1BR,1BA$2,014
Sommerset1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,020
WaterscapeHarbor 1X1B1BR,1BA$2,103
Quinn Crossing ApartmentsA1 (Newell)1BR,1BA$2,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vacaville, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vacaville area is the $2.59 price per square foot Cabernet Model at The Preserve at Harbison in the in the Alamo Place neighborhood starting from $3,460. The second greatest value Vacaville apartment is the B1 (Brighton) Model at The Commons Apartments starting at $2,292 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Alamo Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vacaville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at HarbisonCabernet3BR,2.5BA$2.59
The Commons ApartmentsB1 (Brighton)2BR,2BA$2.02
ReNew on SummerfieldThe Centennial2BR,2BA$2.38
Woodcrest Apartment HomesSylvan2BR,1.5BA$2.32
Paradise Valley Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.31
Morgan ParkSullivan1BR,1BA$2.43
River Run Apartments21F2BR,1BA$2.46
WaterscapeHarbor 1X1B1BR,1BA$2.38
Camden ParcOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Lynwood Knolls744-Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.37

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Vacaville Overview

Vacaville might have been off the radar for many years in Northern California, but it's recently experienced a major surge in popularity. Between the economic opportunities and the gorgeous landscape, those living in Vacaville apartments are centrally located in many ways. Sandwiched between Sacramento and San Francisco, it opens up plenty of doors for those who want to get a taste for the best of the state. 

Why live in Vacaville, CA?

Vacaville has a certain spirit that you can really see threaded through its streets. The area is one of the fastest-growing the US, largely because of the economic opportunities to be found there. That kind of pioneering mentality is what's helping the city gain traction in an already notable area. Plus, it's home to some of the most interesting natural features in the US, including the famous redwoods. 

Vacaville, CA
Population: 100,154

Ranked #311

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vacaville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Vacaville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vacaville is under $2,144.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vacaville?

The cheapest apartment in Vacaville is Shasta Terrace which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Vacaville costs $3,852.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vacaville?

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 9 regular apartments in Vacaville 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 Vacaville?

Cheap apartments in Vacaville have an average cost of $436 which is $3,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vacaville.

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