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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $450 to $9,528 with an overall median price of $3,256. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tahoe South Park at $675, Roseville Heights at $1,300, and West Tahoe Park at $450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tahoe South Park$1,587$675992
Roseville Heights$1,650$1,300150
West Tahoe Park$1,650$450979
Noralto$1,675$1,200323
Cordova$1,750$1,200473
Hagginwood$1,799$898403
Morgan Creek Village$1,800$1,80010
Sacramento City College$1,812$1,375228
Carleton Tract$1,850$1,375228
Parkway South Sacramento$1,850$1,200812

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living in the River Park neighborhood priced from $450. The Madison in the North Edison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $888. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$450
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$888
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #951BR,1BA$995
Arden Villa0x1Studio,1BA$1,100
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Alpine Apartments1 BR- F Building1BR,1BA$1,150
Sunset Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3 BED, 2 BATH RENOVATED Model at Sixty58 Townhomes in the in the Meadowview neighborhood starting from $2,166. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the Unit #16 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes starting at $1,965 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the North Edison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sixty58 Townhomes3 BED, 2 BATH RENOVATED3BR,2BA$1.62
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #162BR,1.5BA$1.51
440 Cleveland Ave, Unit 1440 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsLila2BR,1BA$1.45
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Ashdale Court ApartmentsUpstairs - 2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.51
Villa Capri Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.41

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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 #20

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sacramento Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sacramento?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sacramento is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sacramento Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sacramento Apartment is $888 at The Madison.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sacramento Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sacramento is starting from $450 at Twelve55 Living.

What is the most affordable Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sacramento Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Garden Estates and starts from $898.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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