
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (10 Rentals)
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Track 281 Apartments
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Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Sacramento?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Sacramento Studio Apartments | $1,942 | $957 | $10,000+ |
Old Sacramento 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,020 | $8,796 |
Old Sacramento 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Old Sacramento 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $2,290 | $7,430 |
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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 $1,199. Here are the most affordable Old Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Upstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Kind West | Kind West Studio w/ Mezzanine | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Sacramento, CA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Sacramento area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 980 Central in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $1,825. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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980 Central | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
The Orleans Lofts | 1 Bd 1 Bath - Single Story Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
The Block | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
Maven on Broadway | The Logger A | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Habitat | Studio (plus) | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
Governor's Square Apartments | Irwin | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
301 D Apartments | One Bed w/ Balcony - Net Rent on 1 Mth Free | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
The Foundry | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Upstairs | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #31
Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,715.
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 $2,690.
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 9 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 $118 which is $2,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Sacramento.
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