Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Sacramento Neighborhood of West Sacramento, CA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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U Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

U Street Apartments

404 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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728 E St
1 Bedroom Apartments

728 E St

728 E StSacramento, CA 95814
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Parkside at Sycamore
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside at Sycamore

2119 W Capitol AveWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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West Capitol Courtyard
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

West Capitol Courtyard

2455 W Capitol AveWest Sacramento, CA 95691
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Hunter's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Pointe

900 Todhunter AveWest Sacramento, CA 95605
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Downtown West Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown West Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,199
Riverbend Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The Kress RoyalStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,378

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Sacramento, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West 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 West Sacramento apartment is the Harbor Model at Monticello at Southport starting at $2,317 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Upper Land Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West 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
Monticello at SouthportHarbor2BR,2BA$1.88
The Hardin1 Bed townhome1BR,1BA$2.14
Delta Pointe ApartmentsCatamaran2BR,2BA$1.85
Meadowbrook ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.10
Riverview Ranch Apartments2X1B2BR,1BA$2.17
850 on the Avenue1x1L1BR,1BA$1.94
The M.A.Y. BuildingFloor Plan 51BR,1BA$2.37
River Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West Sacramento, West Sacramento, CA

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Sacramento, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown West Sacramento Neighborhood in West Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown West Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown West Sacramento is under $1,499.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown West Sacramento costs $2,758.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West 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 17 regular apartments in Downtown West 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 West Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Downtown West Sacramento have an average cost of $136 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West Sacramento.

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