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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $550 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $3,199. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadowview at $1,210, West Tahoe Park at $550, and Hagginwood at $898. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadowview$1,350$1,2103
West Tahoe Park$1,650$55027
Hagginwood$1,735$89824
Tahoe South Park$1,815$55035
Noralto$1,847$1,15016
East City$1,919$55076
Colonial Manor$2,112$55085
Colonial Village North$2,112$55085
Colonial Village$2,117$67594
Elmhurst$2,122$550114

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 $550. River Garden Estates in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $898. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #951BR,1BA$995
Alpine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Shelfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,165
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,199
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Mesa Verde ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms Model at Mallard Creek Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Marconi North 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.
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Mallard Creek Apartments3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.55
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
RIVER TERRACESan Joaquin2BR,2BA$1.54
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Villa Capri Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.62
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.58

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sacramento is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Sacramento is The Madison which is listed at $994, while the average apartment in Sacramento costs $3,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sacramento?

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 4,338 regular apartments in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Sacramento have an average cost of $466 which is $2,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento.

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