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San Francisco and Los Angeles may get more of the attention, but the city of Sacramento is the capital of California and also has a great deal to offer those looking for apartments here. With nearly 450,000 residents, it's the 37th largest city in the nation, and a center of government, business and culture for a large metro region of nearly 2 million people. Sacramento is a growing multicultural community with a lot of history, interesting cultural activities and a large variety of apartments for rent.

Quality of Life
Hot in summer and only moderately cool in winter, Sacramento enjoys a mild climate that gets more breezes than the rest of California's Central Valley. The landscape is green and leafy, with sparkling rivers, stately trees and fertile farmland forming the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The city itself is a dynamic cosmopolitan area, especially downtown, where you.ll find the State Capitol and historic Old Sacramento. "Old Sac," as the locals call it, is a hip destination that boasts a variety of shops, restaurants and other forms of daytime and nighttime entertainment, as well as popular annual events like the Jazz Jubilee, Gold Rush Days, Pacific Rim Festival and the New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration. California State University Sacramento is the area.s center for academics, culture and nightlife. Major attractions include the former governor's mansion (which is now open as a museum), Sutter's Fort, the Golden State Museum and the annual California State Fair and Exposition.

Where the Jobs Are
State and local government are major employers in Sacramento, along with transportation, military, aerospace, furniture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Crops and livestock from the Central Valley come here to be processed, packed and shipped across the nation and around the world. In recent years, high-tech industries including computers, software and electronics have been growing in numbers, and are becoming significant employers for the region.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
Sacramento's overall cost of living is right at the national average, making it one of the most affordable large cities in California. The median price for apartment rentals is $650, and there are a wide variety of apartments available in terms of size, style and price. Studio apartments go for $550-$800, averaging $650; one-bedroom apartments range from $600-$1,000 and average $750; two-bedroom apartments rent for $800-$1,200 and average $1,000; and three-bedroom apartments go for $1,100 to $1,500, and average $1,300.

Neighborhoods to Explore
You'll find apartments for rent all over Sacramento and its suburbs. Take a look Downtown, where you can enjoy true urban living in apartments within walking distance to shops, restaurants, art venues and Old Sacramento. Affordable apartment rentals are available in the Arden neighborhood near the Arden Fair shopping mall. The Rosemont neighborhood also boasts plenty of apartments that are generally affordable. Rancho Cordova, a mature neighborhood along the American River, is another good place to search for apartments for rent. Finally, don't forget about the communities outside the city, including Auburn, Folsom and Roseville. While you may have a longer commute to the jobs and entertainment offerings in the city, you.re likely to find lower rent prices on apartments for rent outside the city's limits.