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Living in Downtown Sacramento

Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Sacramento with 6,512 residents.

Downtown has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper Land Park, Land Park, Curtis Park, Natomas Corporate Center, North Oak Park and Med Center.

Nearby Downtown Apartments on Redfin

93 Walk Score of Downtown, Sacramento, CA

Downtown is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Photo of Crest Theatre in Downtown, Sacramento

Crest Theatre

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Sacramento Downtown Plaza Certified Farmers' Market

Daily errands do not require a car in Downtown Sacramento.

Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Sacramento with a Walk Score of 93.

Find apartments in Sacramento's most walkable neighborhoods: Midtown, Downtown and Hollywood Park.

Downtown Sacramento Apartments for Rent

Downtown Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown to other Sacramento neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Midtown 94 53 99 8,586
2 Downtown 93 65 98 6,512
3 Hollywood Park 82 41 78 2,376
4 Old North Sacramento 82 47 76 4,508

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 300 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown.

People in Downtown can walk to an average of 25 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Crest TheatreHistoric picture palace. In 1995, the Crest received a one million dollar restoration bringing Sacramento's last picture palace back to it's glittery 1940's appearance. The Crest boasts one of the most elegant settings Sacramento has to offer, featuring a fabulous gold leaf art deco interior. 1997 saw the addition of two additional theatres where the Crest runs a 7 day a week film program of art, documentary and indie films.

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on Crest Theatre

65 Transit Score of Downtown, Sacramento, CA

Downtown has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Downtown Sacramento apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Downtown has good public transportation and about 20 bus and 3 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.

98 Bike Score of Downtown, Sacramento, CA

Downtown is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Photo of La Bonne Soupe Cafe in Downtown, Sacramento

La Bonne Soupe Cafe

Photo of Jamba Juice in Downtown, Sacramento

Jamba Juice

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First Northern Bank

Photo of Bret Harte Elementary School in Downtown, Sacramento

Bret Harte Elementary School

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