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5481 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA|California State University-Sacramento
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Floor plans
| Carlson - 02 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $1,295 /mo | 1 unit available | This is a fully renovated, downstairs, colorful, bright unit next to Sac State and East Sac. It has been refinished with hardwood floors, new bath tile, new blinds, new paint and other finishes and fixtures throughout. Move-in date is flexible. |
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Amenities for Carlson
Apartment Amenities
| Hot Water | Trash Included |
| Utilities/Sewer |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Required one-time fees
| Security Deposit | $0 |
|---|---|
Building details
Property details
| Units | 1 |
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About Carlson
This is a fully renovated, downstairs, colorful, bright unit next to Sac State and East Sac. It has been refinished with hardwood floors, new bath tile, new blinds, new paint and other finishes and fixtures throughout. Move-in date is flexible.
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 Carlson compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in California State University-Sacramento
1-bedroom apartments at Carlson cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in California State University-Sacramento.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,475 |
| October 2023 | $1,477 |
| November 2023 | $1,498 |
| December 2023 | $1,525 |
| January 2024 | $1,527 |
| February 2024 | $1,495 |
| March 2024 | $1,495 |
| April 2024 | $1,486 |
| May 2024 | $1,473 |
| June 2024 | $1,491 |
| July 2024 | $1,496 |
| August 2024 | $1,513 |
| September 2024 | $1,539 |
| 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 | $1,545 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,475 |
| October 2023 | $1,475 |
| February 2024 | $1,495 |
| March 2024 | $1,485 |
| April 2025 | $1,450 |
| May 2025 | $1,450 |
| June 2025 | $1,475 |
| July 2025 | $1,475 |
| August 2025 | $1,475 |
| September 2025 | $1,475 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Carlson
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+
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired K-8 School
6251 13th st
sacramento, CA, 95831
K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Sacramento near 5481 Carlson Dr
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
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 5481 Carlson Dr, Sacramento
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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