
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Sacramento County, CA from $300 (4 Rentals)
Rentals in Sacramento County near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.
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Sacramento County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sacramento County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sacramento County Studio Apartments | $1,752 | $946 | $4,316 |
Sacramento County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $888 | $5,717 |
Sacramento County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $550 | $6,051 |
Sacramento County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $692 | $9,051 |
Sacramento County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $675 | $3,982 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sacramento County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sacramento County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sacramento County is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sacramento County?
The cheapest apartment in Sacramento County is The Madison which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Sacramento County costs $2,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sacramento County?
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 77 regular apartments in Sacramento County 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 Sacramento County?
Cheap apartments in Sacramento County have an average cost of $643 which is $1,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sacramento County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.