University Village
7901 La Riviera Dr,
Sacramento, CA 95826
$1,500 - $2,650
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
East Sacramento Sacramento, CA
Sacramento’s leafy upscale abode with trendy hotspots and more
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Trendy
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Dining
East Sacramento offers renters a breath of fresh air in the city. Known for tree-lined streets and great parks, East Sacramento is one of the city’s best neighborhoods. The community features lavish apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses. Join your new friends and neighbors at popular McKinley Park, known for its elegant rose garden, food trucks, festivals, concerts, and outdoor movie nights. The neighborhood is also known for its stellar dining and nightlife scene. While living in East Sacramento, you’ll have easy access to craft breweries, trendy coffee shops, quaint boutiques, sports bars, and diverse eateries. Great for students as well, the community borders California State University, Sacramento. This vibrant neighborhood also offers close proximity to Midtown and Downtown Sacramento, which are both about four miles away.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in East Sacramento is $1,423 for a studio, $1,556 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Sacramento has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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514 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,423/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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638 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,556/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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790 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,722/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,271 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,569/month
Average Rent
Learn More About East Sacramento
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Sacramento - Sacramento, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In East Sacramento - Sacramento, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
East Sacramento - Sacramento, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Sacramento - Sacramento, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Paradise Beach County Recreation Area
- Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument
- Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
- Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
- California State Capitol Museum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Sacramento International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.