Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rail Road Flat, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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Mangini Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mangini Place

14776 Mangini PkwyFolsom, CA 95630
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Sierra Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Oaks

2701 La Crescenta DrCameron Park, CA 95682

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Rail Road Flat, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rail Road Flat Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rail Road Flat, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions in the Cameron Park neighborhood priced from $1,275. Shepherd Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rail Road Flat apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500
Cameron Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,530
Cambridge Gardens1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rail Road Flat, CA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rail Road Flat area is the $2.13 price per square foot Newport Model at Overlook at Blue Ravine in the in the The Promontory neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Rail Road Flat apartment is the Briarwood Model at Lake Forest at El Dorado Hills starting at $2,330 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Governor Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rail Road Flat apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at Blue RavineNewport2BR,1BA$2.13
Lake Forest at El Dorado HillsBriarwood2BR,1BA$2.33
Pleasant Valley2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.56
Willow View Apartments2 Bedroon 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Cameron Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Sierra Oaks2-Bed, 1.25-Bath, 880 SqFt, Upgraded2BR,1BA$2.27
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.07
Preserve at Blue Ravine ApartmentsA1 (Willow)1BR,1BA$2.28
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Getting Around Rail Road Flat, CA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

2 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rail Road Flat Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rail Road Flat Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rail Road Flat Apartment is $1,275 at Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rail Road Flat Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rail Road Flat is starting from $1,500 at Pleasant Valley.

What is the most affordable Rail Road Flat Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rail Road Flat Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Knolls at Green Valley - Income Restrictions and starts from $1,775.

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