Student Housing in Sacramento, CA
$2,000/unit
Fees may apply2504 Memory Lane
$1,800/unit
Fees may apply2810 H St
$690+/unit
Fees may applyAcademy 65
$1,525+/unit
Fees may applyAmerican River Commons
$1,694+/unit
Fees may applyANOVA Aggie Square
$1,595+/unit
Fees may applyArtisan Square
$1,570+/unit
Fees may applyAspire Arden Apartments
$1,520+/unit
Fees may applyAspire Sacramento
$1,650+/unit
Fees may applyCadillac Drive Townhomes
$1,195/unit
Fees may applyCarol Manor
$1,650+/unit
Fees may applyEstates at Wilhaggin
$1,275+/unit
Fees may applyFair Oaks Apartments
$1,399+/unit
Fees may applyFalls at Arden
$1,458+/unit
Fees may applyFountains at Point West
$1,990+/unit
Fees may applyGio
$1,350+/unit
Fees may applyHeatherwood Apartments
$1,150+/unit
Fees may applyHornet Commons Student Housing
$1,500/unit
Fees may applyHowe
$1,329/unit
Fees may applyHowe Manor East
$1,395/unit
Fees may applyL St Apartments
$2,150+/unit
Fees may applyLa Provence
About Student Housing in Sacramento
Sacramento's student housing market is centered on Sacramento State, but UC Davis students who want more urban options commute from here too. Sac State sits on the eastern edge of the city in the Tahoe Park neighborhood, and students cluster in the blocks directly around campus as well as in Midtown and East Sacramento for students who prioritize walkability and neighborhood character over campus proximity. Rents are moderate by California standards — Sacramento remains one of the more affordable large California cities — but prices have risen significantly as Bay Area workers have relocated here. Light rail connects the main student neighborhoods to campus and downtown.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Sacramento
Near Sac State (College Town / Tahoe Park)
The immediate campus area — apartment complexes designed for students, walking distance to class. Fills earlier each year as enrollment grows.
Midtown Sacramento
The most walkable and vibrant neighborhood in the city — dense, walkable, and connected by light rail to Sac State. More expensive than the campus zone but with real neighborhood character. Popular with upperclassmen and grad students.
Land Park / East Sacramento
Quieter residential neighborhoods between campus and downtown. A mix of apartments and older house rentals. Good light rail access and more affordable than Midtown.
Getting Around Sacramento as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Sacramento.
Public Transit
Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) light rail connects Sac State to downtown Sacramento along the Gold Line. Bus routes cover the broader city. For students near a rail station, the campus commute is straightforward without a car.
Walking and Biking
Midtown Sacramento is genuinely walkable and one of the better cycling neighborhoods in the city. The American River Bike Trail is one of the best urban bike trails in California, running from downtown to Folsom. Near Sac State, biking is practical for campus trips.
Parking
Campus parking is available with a permit and not as competitive as Bay Area schools. Most neighborhoods have easy street parking. Having a car in Sacramento is convenient but not necessary if you are near light rail.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Sacramento
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Sacramento is more affordable than most California cities. Shared units near Sac State run $700-$1,050/mo per person. Midtown pushes higher at $950-$1,300/mo but includes walkable amenities. It is one of the better value markets among California university cities.
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