
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $2,006 | $1,150 | $3,500 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,350 | $4,751 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $550 | $5,452 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $700 | $6,104 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $675 | $1,325 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds 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 |
University River Village | UV - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
The Q | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $2.65 price per square foot C1 Model at GIO in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,849. The second greatest value Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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GIO | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
The Mezzo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Twelve55 Living | Room in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
2724 H St, Unit B | 2724 H St | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
2810 H St | Under Renovation! | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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 |
St. Anton Building Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
1100 39th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $2,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $454 which is $1,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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