Student Housing in Sacramento, CA
$1,695/unit
Fees may applyMarigold Lane Apartments
$1,899+/unit
Fees may applyMontecito Villas
$1,225+/unit
Fees may applyNorthrop Apartments
$1,527+/unit
Fees may applyRavello Apartments
$2,200/unit
Fees may applyRegatta
$1,600+/unit
Fees may applyReNew Arden
$1,700+/unit
Fees may applyReserve at Cadillac Apartments
$2,776+/unit
Fees may applyRiver Blu Apartments
$1,350+/unit
Fees may applyRiverbridge Apartments
$1,620+/unit
Fees may applyRivercrest Apartments
$1,625+/unit
Fees may applyRiverglen by the River
$2,000/unit
Fees may applySierra Regency Apartments
$1,250+/unit
Fees may applySummer Trace Apartments
$1,434+/unit
Fees may applyThe Archer
$899/unit
Fees may applyThe Crossings Student Apartments
$1,549+/unit
Fees may applyThe Eleven Hundred
$1,449+/unit
Fees may applyThe Luxe Apartments
$1,780+/unit
Fees may applyThe Mezzo
$4,406+/unit
Fees may applyThe Phoenix Sacramento
$1,550+/unit
Fees may applyThe Pointe On Bell
$1,695/unit
Fees may applyThe Pointe Townhomes
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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