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Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sacramento, CA area range in price from $550 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $3,171. The three Sacramento neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadowview at $1,175, West Tahoe Park at $550, and Noralto at $1,095. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sacramento Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadowview$1,412$1,1752
West Tahoe Park$1,650$55024
Noralto$1,700$1,09512
Hagginwood$1,750$89823
Tahoe South Park$1,815$55035
East City$1,844$55069
Carleton Tract$1,900$1,4953
Willow Bend$1,925$1,14522
Stonehaven$1,942$1,10223
Woodshire Artistry$1,946$1,10222

Cheapest Available Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living in the River Park neighborhood priced from $550. River Garden Estates in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $898. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sacramento apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$550
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Parkway TownhomesSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$994
Delta Cove Apartments, LLC1 Bed/1 Bath #951BR,1BA$995
Alpine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Shelfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,165
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,189
Parkwood Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sacramento area is the $1.53 price per square foot Unit #14 Model at Winding Creek Townhomes in the in the North Edison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Sacramento apartment is the Hurley Place Model at Hurley Place starting at $1,900 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding Creek TownhomesUnit #142BR,1.5BA$1.53
Hurley PlaceHurley Place2BR,2BA$1.49
Mallard Creek Apartments3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.55
Marconi Gardens EastLoft1BR,1.5BA$1.50
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
Wind Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Twelve55 LivingRoom in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Acacia at Carmichael ApartmentsSophia1BR,1BA$1.62
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.02
The MadisonA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacramento

What type of rentals are currently available in Sacramento?

There are currently 3449 Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,000. There are also 398 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sacramento ranging from $895 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sacramento?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sacramento ranges from $895 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,393.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sacramento?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sacramento range from $700 to $8,285, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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