
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $1,927 | $1,095 | $3,500 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,150 | $3,698 |
Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $550 | $5,144 |
Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $700 | $5,671 |
Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $675 | $1,325 |
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There are currently 9 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 $1,240. 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 | $1,240 |
Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3 Beds 2 Baths Model at Rivercrest Apartments in the in the College - Glen neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rivercrest Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Riverglen by the River | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
2323 N St | N52Br1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Twelve55 Living | Bed in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
2810 H St | Under Renovation! | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Phoenix Sacramento | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
1515 25th St, Unit 4 | 1515 25th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
University River Village | TM - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmhurst, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #71
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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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?
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- 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 $1,650.
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 $2,129.
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 19 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 $406 which is $1,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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