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Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA under $1200
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    1100 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
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    1 BED $1,199
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    321 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95811
    STUDIO $1,199+
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    7413 S. Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
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    7326 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823
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    1520 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864
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    4339 Galbrath Drive, Sacramento, CA 95842
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    6100 48Th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828
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    4625 Ashdale Ct., Sacramento, CA 95841
    STUDIO $1,150
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    5531 F Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
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    6465 Village Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823
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    7243 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95828
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    5400 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841
    1 BED $663+
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    6000 Lemon Hill, Sacramento, CA 95824
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    5800 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608
    STUDIO $1,150+
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    5800 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
    STUDIO $1,200+
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    2120 Cowell Blvd., Davis, CA 95618
    4 BEDS $825+
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    1666 Davinci Court, Davis, CA 95618
    4 BEDS $825
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    2033 F Street, Davis, CA 95616
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    717 Alvarado Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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    717 Alvarado Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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    2689 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616
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    1440 Wake Forest Drive, Davis, CA 95616
    4 BEDS $880
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    1500 Shasta Drive, Davis, CA 95616
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    510 Arthur Street, Davis, CA 95616
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    2121 Glacier Drive, Davis, CA 95616
    4 BEDS $950+
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82 /100
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Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 29, Bike Score®: 82

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Sacramento, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Sacramento, CA were last updated on 18 May 2025.

What are the best apartments in Sacramento, CA?

The best apartments in Sacramento, CA are: Willow Grove Apartments, Rivercrest Apartments, The Bernice, Aspire Sacramento Apartments and WINDSOR RIDGE.

What type of rental buildings are in Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Sacramento’s rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Sacramento, CA under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Sacramento, CA, where the average rent is $1,139 per month, there are 49 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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