New Independence Rental Community Opens in West Sacramento
The 208-unit townhome community offers West Sacramento renters private outdoor space and EV-ready garages.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Apartments
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Lewis Apartments has opened a new rental community in West Sacramento known as Independence, featuring 208 townhome-style residences. The project, located in the Southport/Bridgeway Island area, offers two- and three-bedroom floor plans with modern amenities.
Why it matters
This community caters to renters seeking the space and privacy of a single-family home without the financial burdens of ownership. It reflects a growing developer trend of building detached rental units to meet demand for flexible housing options in the region.
The Independence community offers 208 townhomes ranging from 1,176 to 1,722 square feet. This expansion marks the second location for the Independence brand following the opening of a community in Dixon in 2025.
The players
Lewis Apartments
A property developer and management firm that specializes in rental home communities.
The details
The townhomes provide residents with direct-access garages equipped with EV-charging capabilities and private outdoor living spaces. On-site community amenities include a heated pool, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and a designated dog park. The homes are designed to bridge the gap between traditional apartment living and the spatial requirements of single-family housing.
Timeline
The initial Independence community in Dixon opened in 2025.
The West Sacramento leasing office and model homes opened on October 24, 2026.
The Home Front
This development aligns with the broader build-to-rent single-family home development trend, which prioritizes suburban rental options over traditional high-density apartment blocks. It marks a shift toward prioritizing private outdoor spaces and residential-style amenities in the rental market.
Prospective renters should consider whether the inclusion of EV-charging garages and private outdoor space matches their current lifestyle needs. Interested families can visit the community in the Southport/Bridgeway Island area to tour the newly opened model homes.
The takeaway
This new rental option provides an alternative to homeownership for those desiring suburban-style square footage and dedicated parking. Keep track of further expansion plans as the developer looks to bring similar Independence concepts to Folsom and Vacaville in the near future.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NYREJ.
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