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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025

There are currently 17105 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Sacramento, CA that range in price from $895 to $8,365. North Sacramento, Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands and Downtown Sacramento are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sacramento with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Sacramento398$1,955$1,020
Outer N Sac Natomas N Highlands299$1,723$994
Downtown Sacramento270$2,084$1,020
South Sacramento266$1,835$990
Downtown West Sacramento196$2,142$1,020
The Bridge District190$2,088$1,020
Outer Carmichael Citrus Heights180$1,550$994
Outer Folsom Orangevale Fair Oaks178$1,790$1,275
Old Sacramento173$2,156$1,020
Central Sacramento163$2,260$1,095

Largest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is found at Capitol Towers - Luxury Midrise in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood and is 1,580 square feet priced from $4,171. Marconi Gardens East in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,132 square feet and currently listed start at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Capitol Towers - Luxury MidriseElite - Townhome1,580 Sq Ft$4,171
Marconi Gardens EastLoft1,132 Sq Ft$1,695
Marconi Oaks1,132 Sq Ft$1,650
The Hardin1 Bed townhome1,100 Sq Ft$2,350
800J LoftsB4.21,026 Sq Ft$2,599
AvantiPalermo + Den975 Sq Ft$2,184
Miramonte and TrovasA4-T945 Sq Ft$2,099
MAKEROne Bedroom938 Sq Ft$2,299

Cheapest Available Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sacramento, CA is the Small 1 Bedroom Model starting from $990 at Parkway Townhomes in the Cordova neighborhood. The second most affordable Sacramento 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at The Madison starting at $994 in the North Edison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sacramento is currently $2,004. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sacramento:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkway TownhomesSmall 1 Bedroom$990
The MadisonA1$994
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #95$995
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +1 Bed, 1 bath$1,020
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,100
Lotus Landing Apartments1x1$1,121
Alpine Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,150
Coralaire ApartmentsThe Pine$1,175
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,215

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Sacramento Overview

Sacramento is a vibrant city and diverse city. Its well-balanced live/work/play lifestyle provides residents of Sacramento apartments and other locals alike with plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of interests. And the apartment rental options in Sacramento cater to the richly diverse lifestyle of the city by providing something for everyone.

Why live in Sacramento, CA?

Sacramento has something for everyone. In fact, Time magazine named it “America’s Most Diverse City”. With such an ethnically mixed population, the restaurant options to get out of your Sacramento apartments and enjoy are endless. The city also has a thriving performing arts culture with two theater companies, the Sacramento Ballet and the Sacramento Opera. The city is also home to the Sacramento Kings basketball team, the oldest franchise in the NBA. The city of Sacramento is also progressive and environmentally friendly. It is home to the Sacramento Bee. A progressive newspaper that has consistently promoted free speech, anti-racism, worker’s rights, and environmental protection. And the city is a leader in the development of clean fuel sources. The cost of living is also a factor when choosing where to live. Sacramento's cost of living is significantly lower than other major cities in California. It is 73% less expensive than San Francisco and 54% less expensive than San Jose. The cost to live in Los Angeles is 37% more than Sacramento.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sacramento, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sacramento with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sacramento is at Parkway Townhomes listed at $990.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento is $2,004.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sacramento Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sacramento is a 1,580 square feet unit starting from $4,171 at Capitol Towers - Luxury Midrise.

What is the average size for Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sacramento is currently 664 sq ft.

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