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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East City Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (1 Rental)
Cheap Apartments in the East City area of Sacramento.
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East City, Sacramento, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East City Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $1,565 | $1,664 |
| East City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,350 | $3,777 |
| East City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $550 | $5,144 |
| East City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $700 | $5,671 |
| East City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $675 | $1,325 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East City, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East City area is the $1.77 price per square foot Sierra Terrace Model at Sierra Regency Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value East City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Mezzo starting at $2,090 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Mezzo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Twelve55 Living | Room in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| MONTECITO VILLAS | The Madrid | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Phoenix Sacramento | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Archer | One Bedroom One Bath L | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| American River Commons | Bass Lake | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| University River Village | TM - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East City?
The cheapest apartment in East City is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in East City costs $1,844.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East City?
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 19 regular apartments in East City 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 East City?
Cheap apartments in East City have an average cost of $670 which is $1,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East City.
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