Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Elmhurst area of Sacramento.

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2713 T St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 T St

2713 T StSacramento, CA 95816
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3301 Redding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820
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D Street Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

D Street Apartments

2812-2814 D StSacramento, CA 95816
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2517 U St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2517 U St

2517 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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3810 H St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3810 H St

3810 H StSacramento, CA 95816
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Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
WexlerC1 XL Private3BR,3BA$1,240
Ken's Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.77 price per square foot Sierra Terrace Model at Sierra Regency Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the Room in 2 bedroom Model at Twelve55 Living starting at $1,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sierra Regency ApartmentsSierra Terrace2BR,1BA$1.77
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
2810 H StUnder Renovation!1BR,1BA$2.12
2724 H St, Unit B2724 H St1BR,1BA$2.12
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
Rivercrest Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
1515 25th St, Unit 41515 25th St1BR,1BA$2.17
Riverglen by the RiverOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
University River VillageTM - 1x11BR,1BA$2.30
Ken's Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elmhurst, Sacramento, and the greater Sacramento area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 $2,220.

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 16 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 $422 which is $1,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

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