
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River District Sacramento, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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River District, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River District Studio Apartments | $1,832 | $1,229 | $3,066 |
River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,295 | $4,751 |
River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $1,795 | $5,452 |
River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $898 | $4,904 |
River District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $988 | $3,982 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River District Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available River District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River District area of Sacramento, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at River Garden Estates priced from $898. Track 281 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable River District apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $898 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Upstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Kind West | Kind West Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
301 D Apartments | One Bed w/ Balcony - Net Rent on 1 Mth Free | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River District, CA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the River District area is the $1.84 price per square foot 808 E St Model at 808 E St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $2,559. The second greatest value River District apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates starting at $898 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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808 E St, Unit 2 | 808 E St | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
River Garden Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
River Walk Villas | 2BR/ 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
City Park | The Esplanade | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Capitol View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Sutter Green Apartments | Lassen | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
The Hayley | Willow | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
E Street Apartments | Renovated Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
301 D Apartments | One Bed w/ Balcony - Net Rent on 1 Mth Free | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Track 281 Apartments | Studio AB Upstairs | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver District, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #69
Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the River District Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 River District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River District is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River District?
The cheapest apartment in River District is E Street Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in River District costs $3,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River District?
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 3 regular apartments in River District 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 River District?
Cheap apartments in River District have an average cost of $1,844 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River District.
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