Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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U Street Apartments

404 U StSacramento, CA 95818
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Imperial Tower

331 J StSacramento, CA 95814
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Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + priced from $957. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,328. Here are the most affordable Old Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$957
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,328
Kind WestKind West Studio w/ MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,378
Kind DowntownKind DT Studio w/MezzanineStudio,1BA$1,399
Governor's Square ApartmentsIrwinStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Sacramento, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Sacramento area is the $2.88 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Loft Model at 980 Central in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Old Sacramento apartment is the 1 Bd 1 Bath - Single Story Loft Model at The Orleans Lofts starting at $2,000 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
980 Central1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Orleans Lofts1 Bd 1 Bath - Single Story Loft1BR,1BA$2.92
Maven on BroadwayThe Craftsman D1BR,1BA$3.06
Sutter Green ApartmentsLassen1BR,1BA$3.39
301 D ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Net Rent on 1 Mth Free1BR,1BA$2.95
The BlockStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20
The StrandPebblesStudio ,1BA$3.40
Governor's Square ApartmentsIrwinStudio ,1BA$2.82
The FoundryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +Studio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Old Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Sacramento is under $1,780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Old Sacramento is Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Old Sacramento costs $4,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Sacramento?

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 216 regular apartments in Old Sacramento 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 Old Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Old Sacramento have an average cost of $125 which is $4,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Sacramento.

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