Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arden/Arcade Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Arcadia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Apartments

3525 Whitney AveSacramento, CA 95821
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Village Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Oaks

2839 Marconi AveSacramento, CA 95821
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Pavilion Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Townhomes

2511 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Polynesian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polynesian Apartments

1830-1834 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Ten Forty
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Forty

1040 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Arden Fair Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Fair Apartments

2228 Royale RdSacramento, CA 95815
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Lone Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lone Oak Apartments

2920 Garfield AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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Charisma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Charisma Apartments

5413 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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Olive Glen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Glen Apartments

5915 Kenneth AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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The Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens

5421 El Camino AveCarmichael, CA 95608
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5440 Marconi Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5440 Marconi Ave

5440 Marconi AveCarmichael, CA 95608

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Arden/Arcade, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arden/Arcade Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arden/Arcade area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $550. Fairway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Arden/Arcade apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
Fairway Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Shelfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Alpine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Sunset Crossings at 3401 Balmoral DriveBal-3409 1x1 E-RU1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden/Arcade, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden/Arcade area is the $1.53 price per square foot Unit #14 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Arden/Arcade apartment is the Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden/Arcade apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #142BR,1.5BA$1.53
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Mallard Creek Apartments3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.55
Marconi Gardens EastLoft1BR,1.5BA$1.50
Auburn VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath Cottage or Duplex2BR,1BA$1.66
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Villa Capri Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.62
Walnut Avenue Apartments1x1 ( downstairs)1BR,1BA$1.63

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Arden/Arcade, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden/Arcade Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arden/Arcade?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arden/Arcade is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arden/Arcade?

The cheapest apartment in Arden/Arcade is Fairway Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Arden/Arcade costs $2,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arden/Arcade?

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 5 regular apartments in Arden/Arcade 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 Arden/Arcade?

Cheap apartments in Arden/Arcade have an average cost of $123 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arden/Arcade.

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