Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Gardens Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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30 Arcade Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Arcade Blvd

30 Arcade BlvdSacramento, CA 95815
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1009 Lochbrae Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1009 Lochbrae Rd

1009 Lochbrae RdSacramento, CA 95815
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Pheasant Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Pointe

2660 Stonecreek DrSacramento, CA 95833
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cannery Place

601 Cannery AveSacramento, CA 95811

River Gardens, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Gardens 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 $1,400. Here are the most affordable River Gardens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$898
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,400
The Vue on SeamistAspen One Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,540
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$1,580
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Gardens, CA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Gardens area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at River Garden Estates in the in the Villages at Natomas neighborhood starting from $898. The second greatest value River Gardens apartment is the 2BR/ 2BA Model at River Walk Villas starting at $1,945 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Richards Boulevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Garden Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.86
River Walk Villas2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.99
Delta Pointe ApartmentsThe Ketch1BR,1BA$2.08
The HayleyPoppy Meadow1BR,1BA$2.72
Creek at 26451 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.39
Pheasant PointeCypress1BR,1BA$2.32
The Vue on SeamistAspen 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated Plus1BR,1BA$2.57
Track 281 ApartmentsStudio AB DownstairsStudio ,1BA$3.86

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River Gardens, Sacramento, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Gardens is under $1,945.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in River Gardens is The Vue on Seamist which is listed at $1,540, while the average apartment in River Gardens costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Gardens?

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 Gardens 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 Gardens?

Cheap apartments in River Gardens have an average cost of $1,823 which is $502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Gardens.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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