Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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Lofts at Globe Mills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Globe Mills

1131 C StSacramento, CA 95814
Senior Living
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Ary Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ary Place

1717 S StSacramento, CA 95811
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Birchwood Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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U Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

U Street Apartments

404 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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Lions Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Court

2210 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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2713 T St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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Polynesian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Polynesian Apartments

1830-1834 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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D Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Street Apartments

2812-2814 D StSacramento, CA 95816
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2517 U St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2517 U St

2517 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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La Valentina
3 Bedroom Apartments

La Valentina

331-429 12th StSacramento, CA 95814
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3810 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3810 H St

3810 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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728-730 E St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

728-730 E St.

728 E StSacramento, CA 95814
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Braden Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braden Manor

2323-2325 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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Ken's Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ken's Apartments

3116 2nd AveSacramento, CA 95817
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Peacock Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock Gardens

2125 Fair Oaks BlvdSacramento, CA 95825
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Siesta Crestwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siesta Crestwood

1716 O StSacramento, CA 95811
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Capitol Lanai
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Lanai

1300-1312 G StSacramento, CA 95814
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Liv1621
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liv1621

1621 Hood RdSacramento, CA 95825
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Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $550. Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,199
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,299
The Eleven HundredStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Howe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the Sierra Terrace Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Summer Trace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
1718 G St, Unit 1718 G street1718 G St2BR,1BA$1.87
1860 Ethan Way1860 Ethan Way2BR,1BA$1.81
Liv16212 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.92
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
Arden Bell Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Sacramento. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Sacramento?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown Sacramento costs $2,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 48 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Sacramento have an average cost of $473 which is $2,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sacramento.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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