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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Peaceful neighborhood
  • Convenient location
  • Welcoming community
  • Beautiful neighborhood

Location

2850 Darwin Street, Sacramento, California 95821, United States
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Management

KJAX Property

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(916) 678-8222

Property Overview

Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento excels with a Zumper expert rating of 8 out of 10, highlighting its competitive pricing and impressive amenities in a peaceful neighborhood. With a location rating of 9 out of 10, residents enjoy convenient access to key points of interest and schools. Notably, pet-friendly features enhance the inviting community atmosphere, offering outdoor spaces, nearby pet services, and an abundance of visual information through 22 property photos.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1X11 bed1 bath530 sqft$1,350 /mo5 units availableDiscover comfort, convenience, and community at Castle Garden, a low-income affordable housing community located at 2850 Darwin Street, Sacramento, CA 95821. Our beautiful and peaceful neighborhood is just a short walk from popular restaurants and shopping, and only 2 miles from Arden Fair Mall — giving you easy access to everything you need! Once you move in, you’ll be added to our low-income housing waiting list. When it’s your turn and you meet the income eligibility requirements, your rent will be reduced to an affordable $864 per month. Enjoy a welcoming, calm community and a convenient location — Castle Garden Apartments is where comfort meets affordability

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Amenities for Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento!

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento!

HomeApartments in Sacramento Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento!

Welcome to Castle Garden Apartments – Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! Discover comfort, convenience, and community at Castle Garden, a low-income affordable housing community located at 2850 Darwin Street, Sacramento, CA 95821. Our beautiful and peaceful neighborhood is just a short walk from popular restaurants and shopping, and only 2 miles from Arden Fair Mall — giving you easy access to everything you need! Once you move in, you’ll be added to our low-income housing waiting list. When it’s your turn and you meet the income eligibility requirements, your rent will be reduced to an affordable $864 per month. Enjoy a welcoming, calm community and a convenient location — Castle Garden Apartments is where comfort meets affordability


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento!
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Sacramento

1-bedroom apartments at Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento! cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Sacramento
A table of studio rental data trends in Sacramento
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,460
January 2024$1,486
February 2024$1,499
March 2024$1,518
April 2024$1,475
May 2024$1,425
June 2024$1,475
July 2024$1,480
August 2024$1,485
September 2024$1,477
October 2024$1,479
November 2024$1,499
December 2024$1,496
January 2025$1,448
February 2025$1,432
March 2025$1,419
April 2025$1,408
May 2025$1,403
June 2025$1,399
July 2025$1,409
August 2025$1,410
September 2025$1,399
October 2025$1,398
November 2025$1,395
December 2025$1,395

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near Affordable Living in the Heart of Sacramento!

Dyer-Kelly Elementary School

3101 bell st

sacramento, CA, 95821

K-5Public
C

James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School

3350 becerra way

sacramento, CA, 95821

K-6Public
B+

Mission Avenue Open Elementary School

2925 mission ave

carmichael, CA, 95608

K-6Public
B

Ralph Richardson Center

4848 cottage way

carmichael, CA, 95608

K-12Public

Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School

7025 falcon rd

fair oaks, CA, 95628

K-6Public
B+
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Sacramento near 2850 Darwin Street

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 2850 Darwin Street, Sacramento

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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