
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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1910 24th St, Unit 1906 24th Street
Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,961 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,150 | $4,101 |
Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $550 | $6,117 |
Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $699 | $3,290 |
Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $989 | $675 | $1,325 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $550. Wexler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $550 |
Wexler | C1 XL Private | 3BR,3BA | $1,199 |
Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Fairhaven Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
University River Village | UV - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3425 Broadway Model at 3425 Broadway in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 4890 7th Ave Model at 4890 7th Ave starting at $2,350 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Colonial Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3425 Broadway | 3425 Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
4890 7th Ave | 4890 7th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
2204 P St, Unit B | 2204 P St | 3BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Rivercrest Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $2.02 |
3731 46th St, Unit 3731 | 3731 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
3729 46th St, Unit 3729 46th Street | 3729 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Twelve55 Living | Room in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
2810 H St | Under Renovation! | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmhurst, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #90
Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Omoja International Academy
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Best Local Schools in Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Omoja International Academy
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Elmhurst Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmhurst is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $2,122.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?
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 510 regular apartments in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst?
Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $475 which is $1,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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