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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern appliances
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Bathroom linen closet
  • Bedroom ceiling fan
  • Large living and dining area

Location

5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA|California State University-Sacramento
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Management

Brittain Commercial

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Leasing office

(916) 634-1978

Property Overview

Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area is a highly rated, competitively priced property with a 9.9/10 overall Zumper Expert Rating and perfect 10/10 scores for price, amenities, location, and quality. Modern appliances, on-site laundry, off-street parking, and spacious living and dining areas enhance everyday comfort, while features like a bedroom ceiling fan and bathroom linen closet add convenience. Strong pet-friendliness, nearby top-rated schools, and extensive photos further support its value, transparency, and appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,495 /mo1 unit availableThis charming 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment home is located upstairs and offers lots of windows for beautiful natural lighting, fresh paint in warm custom colors, a ceiling fan in the bedroom and a spacious closet. The apartment comes with an assigned parking space and there's a laundry facility on-site as well. This apartment home is located on the corner of Wanda and Carlson Drive. Located near fantastic dining and entertainment venues such as, The UV, The Boulevard, River Park Shopping Center, Roosters Breakfast and Mamma Susanna's Ristorante Italiano. All while still being tucked away in an established neighborhood and parks. The American River and Sacramento State College are also just minutes away. Touring made easy! No appointment is needed to view. Stop by our office at 1435 River Park Drive, Suite 510, Sacramento, to check out keys. Key check out hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We also offer self-guided tours 7 days a week and in person tours. Call today at 916-568-1800 today! Residents of this community contribute to common area maintenance fees which are $35.00 per month for this floorplan and place gas and electric service into their names.

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Amenities for Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningAir Conditioning (wall)
CarpetCustom Blinds
Dining AreaUpstairs
Very Spacious

Appliances

Modern AppliancesOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Other

Old World Charm
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area

HomeApartments in SacramentoCalifornia State University-Sacramento Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area

Located on the corner of Wanda Way and Carlson Drive, 5484 Carlson offers a great location, onsite laundry and parking and is so close to fantastic dining and entertainment locations like the Museum of Medical History, Scottish Rite Center, Roosters Breakfast, Mamma Susanna's Italian Pizzeria, the River Park shopping center, East Sacramento and is tucked away in an established neighborhood called the River Park Community. The established area is bordered by H Street on the south, the American River on the north and east, and the Southern Pacific Railroad on the west. It features two public access areas to the American River, two beautiful parks including Glen Hall, a thick canopy of old-growth and new-growth trees, abundant wildlife among a large riverside habitat, easy access to Sacramento State University and HWY 50, and the new UV and The Boulevard centers. Residents of this community enjoy their own personal portal, offering flexible rent payments, online lease signing, online rent payments, payment history, online maintenance requests and more!


Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in California State University-Sacramento

1-bedroom apartments at Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area cost about 0% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in California State University-Sacramento.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
California State University-Sacramento
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Sacramento
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,536
October 2024$1,505
November 2024$1,509
December 2024$1,556
January 2025$1,530
February 2025$1,514
March 2025$1,503
April 2025$1,495
May 2025$1,495
June 2025$1,495
July 2025$1,497
August 2025$1,507
September 2025$1,528
October 2025$1,496
November 2025$1,495
December 2025$1,497
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,495
March 2026$1,495
April 2026$1,495
May 2026$1,495
June 2026$1,495
July 2026$1,495
August 2026$1,495
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in California State University-Sacramento
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,450
May 2025$1,450
June 2025$1,475
July 2025$1,475
August 2025$1,475
September 2025$1,475
October 2025$1,485
November 2025$1,545
December 2025$1,638
January 2026$1,599
February 2026$1,597
July 2026$1,400
August 2026$1,498

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near Must See Community in River Park Community ~ East Sac Area

Caleb Greenwood Elementary School

5457 carlson dr

sacramento, CA, 95819

K-6Public
A-

Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School

1410 60th st

sacramento, CA, 95819

K-6Public
A-

Washington Elementary School

520 18th st

sacramento, CA, 95814

K-6Public
B-

Leonardo Da Vinci

4701 joaquin way

sacramento, CA, 95822

K-8Public
B+

Larry G. Meeks Academy

2775 millcreek dr

sacramento, CA, 95833

K-8Public
B
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Neighborhood

California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Sacramento near 5484 Carlson Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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