Off-Campus Housing & Apartments near California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)

Welcome to off-campus living at Sacramento State. If you've just been accepted to California State University, Sacramento and you're moving here to go to school, congratulations! If you're already attending Sac State and you're just looking to move off campus into Sacramento, you've come to the right place. ForRentUniversity.com® can help with off-campus living advice for students and parents, plus hundreds of listings of the best apartments near Sacramento State. But, of course, housing isn't the only important thing in college. How's student life in Sacramento? What are the best neighborhoods for California State, Sacramento students? Read on for the details in our Sac State off-campus guide.

California State University, Sacramento offers plenty of ways to get involved on campus and within the community. The university recognizes more than 300 student-run organizations plus many auxiliary organizations, which are nonprofit groups that follow Cal State policy. The university also recognizes 43 fraternity and sorority chapters, some as small as five members. The Sacramento State Hornets are another important piece of campus culture, with nine men's and twelve women's sports. Not only do the Hornets compete in larger varsity championships, but they have a long-running rivalry with UC Davis, which has led to the Causeway Cup, a California State tradition. If you love performing on stage, you'll enjoy Sacramento State's Department of Theatre & Dance. If you enjoy broadcasts, tune in to KSSU Radio, Sac State’s student-run radio organization. If you want to make a difference, use the Community Engagement Center to change the world around you. Whatever you're looking for, California State, Sacramento will help you find it.

Sacramento is the fastest-growing big city in California and the 35th-biggest city in the United States. But the California capital isn’t all about politics. Sacramento has been rated the fourth most “hipster” city in the U.S., and the city claims to be America’s farm-to-fork capital since it’s surrounded by 1.5 million acres of farmland. Sacramento also is known as the City of Trees because of its abundant green cover. And the city boasts of Old Sacramento State Historic Park, which is a National Historic Landmark District. Overall, it's clear that Sacramento is a city with many faces. One of those faces is, of course, Sacramento State. The university claims its own neighborhood along the American River, bordered by East Sacramento to the west and River Park to the north. Student-focused apartment complexes have developed around the campus, and the university is close to East Sacramento restaurants and attractions like Sactown Union Brewery and the 57th Street Antique and Design Center.

Staying Safe in Sacramento

No matter where you're moving, even if it's the safest place in the world, it's going to be scary, both for students and for their worrying parents. This is normal, especially as a college student, which is why California State, Sacramento has instituted a number of security measures, both for in-person safety and online safety. The Sacramento State Police Department makes sure every one of its officers receives training suitable for all peace officers in the state of California. Campus police run a 24-hour patrol, as well as a police dispatch center, and are licensed throughout the state, even though their main jurisdiction is within one mile of campus. Last, ForRentUniversity.com lets you sort apartments near Sac State by privacy and safety features, including a shuttle to campus, parking garages, and individual locking bedrooms.

River Park

If you're looking for a beautiful place and price isn't a huge issue, River Park is a great place to look. With a decent ratio of renters-to-homeowners, renting an apartment here won't make you an outsider, and River Park’s proximity to campus makes it easy to commute. River Park is also great if you want a feeling of community, as it's mostly established homes, with a great shopping center for your basics.

East Sacramento

East Sacramento is a huge neighborhood directly to the west of California State, Sacramento. It's a great community-minded place – 80 percent of people who sell a home in East Sacramento stay in the neighborhood. Residents love that East Sacramento is beautiful and affordable, and they enjoy the way it's nearly its own little town. Stop by Tupelo Coffeehouse for a hot cup, or try Orphan Breakfast House for a unique morning experience.

Sierra Oaks

Sierra Oaks, located across Sacramento's American River, is a great place if you need somewhere quiet, safe, and private so you can relax when you're at home. Though the neighborhood is highly exclusive, it's easy to see why people move to Sierra Oaks – there's no stuffy, annoying feeling that people think of when they think "exclusivity." Even here, there's some fun. Try Bandera for a lovely dinner or Capitol Beer for a night out with friends.