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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
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,199
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,240
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sacramento area is the $1.84 price per square foot 808 E St Model at 808 E St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,559. The second greatest value Downtown Sacramento apartment is the Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.49 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.
808 E St, Unit 2808 E St2BR,1BA$1.84
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Riverglen by the RiverTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Summer Trace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The Oaks at Bell1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Arden Bell Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Woodlake Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sacramento?

There are currently 1577 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,000. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sacramento ranging from $1,350 to $4,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Sacramento?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Sacramento ranges from $1,350 to $4,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,582.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Sacramento?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Sacramento range from $698 to $7,356, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.