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Governors Square Apartments

$1,450 – $2,550/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 531–1,347 sq ft
  • 11 units available
1451 3rd St, Sacramento, CA, 95814

As of October 13, 2026, Governors Square Apartments in Sacramento, CA has 11 apartments for rent from $1,450 to $2,550/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,450, two-bedrooms at $1,855, and three-bedrooms at $2,350.


Floor plans

Governors Square Apartments has 11 units available across 11 floor plans: 5 one-bedroom layouts (531–894 sq ft), 5 two-bedroom layouts (923–1,347 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,304 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 531 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,450/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
30115$1,450531Oct 9

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 809 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,600/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
150019$1,600809Oct 9

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 785 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,600/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
161122$1,600785Oct 9

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 850 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,650/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
143114$1,650850Oct 5

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 894 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,850/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
153011$1,850894Oct 9

2 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 923 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,855/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
140126$1,855923Oct 12

2 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1,078 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,950/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
150013$1,9501,078Oct 5

2 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1,055 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,025/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
51119$2,0251,055Oct 9

2 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,347 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,480/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1428$2,4801,347Oct 16

2 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,097 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,550/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
143118$2,5501,097Oct 9

3 Bedroom

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,304 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,350/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
140122$2,3501,304Oct 19

See all 31 units listed at Governors Square Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Governors Square Apartments, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,744 a month all-in: $1,450 rent and an estimated $294 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $2,216 and a three-bedroom at about $2,799.

All-in from$1,744/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Governors Square Apartments takes about $52,200 a year for a one-bedroom, $66,780 for a two-bedroom, and $84,600 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $1,744 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $77,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,744/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$77,900/yr

Income to qualify

$52,200/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Governors Square Apartments has ranged from $1,897 to $2,383. The current average is $1,942, down $441 (18.5%) from $2,383 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (18 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Governors Square Apartments, the security deposit is $800.

  • Rent

    $1,450 – $2,550/mo
  • Security deposit

    $800
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 5

Amenities

Governors Square Apartments lists 1 amenity: fireplace.

  • Fireplace


Location

1451 3rd St, Sacramento, CA, 95814


Resident reviews

Residents of Governors Square Apartments rate location (4.4) and building quality (4.0) highest and maintenance (3.2) lowest.

2.5 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Location4.4
Building Quality4.0
Maintenance3.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.8
Overall100 reviews

Governor's Square offers a prime downtown location with spacious units and some positive amenities, but residents consistently report significant maintenance issues, unresponsive management, pest problems, and aggressive deposit deductions. While a minority of residents praise the location and occasional staff members, the majority experience poor upkeep, slow repairs, and unfair move-out charges that substantially outweigh the location benefits.

Management responsiveness and professionalism are significant concerns at this property. Residents report that staff are frequently unresponsive to maintenance requests, with repairs taking weeks or not being completed. Communication about policies, billing, and building issues is inconsistent, and many residents describe interactions with management as dismissive or condescending. While some residents praise individual staff members for helpfulness, the overall pattern reflects systemic issues with how the property handles tenant concerns.

The property's downtown location is its strongest asset, offering convenient access to Capitol Mall, Golden 1 Arena, transit, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. However, this location advantage is significantly offset by persistent maintenance issues, slow response times, aging infrastructure, and management responsiveness concerns that recur across multiple review periods. Residents consistently cite the convenient location as the primary reason for choosing or tolerating the property despite other dissatisfactions.

Residents report significant building maintenance and condition issues, including water damage, mold, pest infestations, and aging infrastructure. Elevator breakdowns, poor noise insulation, and slow maintenance response times are recurring complaints. Security deposit disputes and undisclosed mandatory fees are common concerns. A small number of residents noted acceptable experiences with courteous staff and good location, though building age and condition limitations were acknowledged.

Maintenance response times are significantly delayed, with residents reporting waits of weeks to months for repairs of critical systems like heating, cooling, and plumbing. Common issues include incomplete or temporary repairs that fail to resolve underlying problems, unresponsive management, and difficulty tracking work orders. Appliances and HVAC systems are frequently described as aged or non-functional, with limited follow-through on service requests.

Residents report significant concerns about amenities maintenance and management responsiveness. Pool and spa facilities are frequently described as dirty or non-functional, laundry equipment is often broken or outdated, and gym equipment is rarely operational. Parking garage security issues, including break-ins and lack of surveillance, are recurring complaints, though assigned parking is available. Package and mail security concerns are noted, with reports of unsecured package handling and repeated mailbox break-ins.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Governors Square Apartments is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Limited
Grade D
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade A+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Governors Square Apartments was good on 186 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in December (average AQI 70, moderate). Daily highs averaged 94°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 41°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

186 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 41

Temperature

94° / 41°

average July high / January low

: 77° high, 45° low

Pollen

Low

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: none, grass: very low, weed: low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January57°F41°F56 (moderate)10 of 31
February63°F45°F53 (moderate)12 of 28
March78°F53°F50 (good)14 of 31
April70°F50°F44 (good)18 of 30
May81°F56°F44 (good)25 of 31
June91°F60°F44 (good)19 of 30
July94°F61°F43 (good)24 of 31
August94°F61°F49 (good)15 of 31
September87°F60°F46 (good)24 of 30
October79°F54°F55 (moderate)9 of 31
November63°F49°F61 (moderate)8 of 30
December53°F43°F70 (moderate)8 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

Nearby schools

The closest school to Governors Square Apartments is Discovery Tree Pre-School I, a private preschool 0.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Discovery Tree Pre-School I

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Capital Square Child Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

CCLC Capitol City

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Rainbow Day Care

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.5 mi

Phoenix Academy Ps-Sacramento

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Discovery Tree Pre-School Ii

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Dot Tot Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Forever Young Infant Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Tots on Tenth-YMCA Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

East End Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Contact & management

Governors Square Apartments is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (279) 277-2568x7.


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