Discover 5488 and 5492 Carlson Drive in Sacramento's desirable River Park/East Sacramento area. The apartment homes at this community provide you abundant space, so much charm, above-average closet space, and each home includes a parking space. The community also features a laundry facility and is limited access for residents.
Conveniently located the popular River Park neighborhood, 5488 and 5492 Carlson Drive is a must see community, near CSUS, East Sacramento and so much more. Amenities: Professionally Managed Community, Limited Access Community, Modernized Interior with Original Character, Lots of Old World Vintage Charm, Heating: Wall, Extra Spacious Floorplans, River Park Community, Above Average Closet Space, Oven/Stove, Downstairs, Very Roomy, Modern Appliances, Dining Area, Built In Decorative Shelving and Cabs, Stove/Oven, Custom Designer Paint, Faux Wood Blinds, Brand New Appliances, Limited Access Building, Front Facing Apartment, Chair Railing, Built-in Decorative Cabinetry, Iron Board Cabinet, Tons of Windows Great For Cross Breeze, Huge Floorplan, 2 Huge Wardrobe Closets & Charming Original Vintage Shelving.
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RentalSource last checked: 17 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,550
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
Inquire
Pets:
Cats & dogs
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Yes
Available:
Now
ID:
84119492
Amenities
•Laundry Facilities
•Air Conditioning
•Parking
•Carpeted Floors
•Ceiling Fan
•Gas Range
•Refrigerator
•Storage
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,000 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 5488 Carlson Dr in Sacramento, CA 95819 rents for $1,550 a month. It is pet friendly. 5488 Carlson Dr was advertised by Brittain Commercial on August 3, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,550 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Sacramento (about $1,500).
Typical $1,500This home $1,550
$1,200$1,990
From 321 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Sacramento on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,500Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Sacramento
The rent has dropped twice since it was listed on August 3, from $1,625 to $1,550. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from June to July 2026 for $1,625. Today's rent is $75 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 17, 2026
Price change
$1,550−2.2%
−2.2%
October 15, 2026
Price change
$1,585−2.5%
−2.5%
August 3, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,625
July 15, 2026
Listing removed
$1,625
June 12, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,625+1.9%
+1.9%
August 18, 2025
Listing removed
$1,595
April 7, 2025
Listing removed
$1,595
October 10, 2024
Listing removed
$1,595
August 22, 2024
Listed for rent
$1,595
March 16, 2024
Listing removed
$1,595
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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