Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer South Sacramento Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Outer South Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer South Sacramento Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer South Sacramento area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments priced from $1,215. Crossing at Wyndham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Outer South Sacramento apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Crossing at WyndhamStudio EnhancedStudio,1BA$1,315
Continental Terrace0x1DStudio,1BA$1,329
Creekside Village Senior Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Large1BR,1BA$1,344
Lotus Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Sacramento, CA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer South Sacramento area is the $2.14 price per square foot Residence 3 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals in the in the Liberty Lane neighborhood starting from $2,168. The second greatest value Outer South Sacramento apartment is the The Spruce Model at Parkside Apartments starting at $2,175 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Serenade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South Sacramento apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Upgraded2BR,2BA$2.14
Parkside ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,2BA$2.19
Pine ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Sunflorin VillageSheffield2BR,1BA$2.02
The Meridian2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
Laguna CreekCRANE1BR,1BA$2.39
College Grove Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.13
Carmel Pointe1x11BR,1BA$2.40
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Lotus Landing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.30

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer South Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #87

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer South Sacramento Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Sacramento Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer South Sacramento?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer South Sacramento is under $1,784.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer South Sacramento?

The cheapest apartment in Outer South Sacramento is The Verandas Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in Outer South Sacramento costs $2,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer South 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 38 regular apartments in Outer South 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 Outer South Sacramento?

Cheap apartments in Outer South Sacramento have an average cost of $433 which is $2,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer South Sacramento.

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