Lewis Apartments Opens Independence Rental-Home Community Near Downtown Sacramento

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2026--

Independence in West Sacramento, a new gated community of 208 townhome-style rental homes developed by Lewis Apartments, will officially open its leasing office and model homes to the public on Saturday, October 24. The leasing office and models will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Located in West Sacramento’s Southport/Bridgeway Island area, Independence introduces rental homes designed for residents who want the space and privacy of a single-family home without the responsibilities and costs that homeownership can bring. The community offers brand-new two- and three-bedroom homes ranging from approximately 1,176 to 1,722 square feet, with private entrances, direct-access one- and two-car garages and private outdoor living spaces.

The opening comes as West Sacramento continues to grow as a residential and employment destination directly across the Sacramento River from the urban core. Independence is positioned to serve renters who want to remain closely connected to Downtown and Midtown Sacramento while enjoying more room, convenient parking and a quieter residential setting at home.

Residents have convenient access to Downtown Sacramento, the State Capitol, Golden 1 Center and DOCO, Old Sacramento Waterfront, Sutter Health Park and the region’s major employment and healthcare centers. The community also provides access to I-80, I-5 and Highway 50, connecting residents throughout the greater Sacramento region.

Inside the homes, contemporary features include quartz countertops with full-height backsplashes, stainless-steel ENERGY STAR appliances, induction ranges, French-door refrigerators, modern cabinetry, wood-style plank flooring, in-home washers and dryers, walk-in closets and smart-home technology. Garages include EV-charging capabilities, and select homes provide additional garage storage.

Community amenities include a heated pool and spa with shaded cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center and specialty fitness studio, pickleball courts, outdoor barbecue and gathering areas, a fire table, dog park and dog spa, play area, package lockers and a Borrow-a-Bike program.

Independence in West Sacramento is Lewis’ second Independence rental-home community in Northern California, following Independence in Dixon, which opened in 2025. Building on the momentum of the Dixon and West Sacramento communities, Lewis plans to expand the Independence concept to additional Northern California markets, with future communities planned in Folsom, Vacaville, Fairfield, Newark and other locations.

“The success of Independence in Dixon showed us there is strong demand for rental homes that offer more space, privacy and the features people value in a home, without giving up the flexibility and convenience of renting,” said Randall Lewis of Lewis Group of Companies. “Independence in West Sacramento builds on that success, offering a more residential way of living while keeping residents close to Downtown Sacramento and the region’s major employment centers. It’s an important next step as we expand the Independence concept across Northern California.”

Independence is designed to appeal to a broad range of renters, including Downtown and state-government professionals, healthcare workers, dual-income households, renters relocating to the Sacramento region and residents who may be considering homeownership but prefer the flexibility and convenience of renting.

The community’s location also provides a new alternative for renters considering West Sacramento, Downtown/Midtown Sacramento, Natomas, Davis and other nearby communities. Its combination of a residential setting and central regional access supports the community’s positioning: “Close to Downtown. More room to live.”

The Independence in West Sacramento leasing office and model homes are located at 3350 Freedom Lane, West Sacramento, CA 95691. Beginning October 24, they will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For leasing information, floor plans and current availability, visit Independence in West Sacramento, CA | Welcome Home.

About Lewis Group of Companies

Established in 1955, the Lewis Group of Companies is one of the nation’s largest privately held community developers, with a legacy that includes more than 58,000 homes, 13,000 apartments and 24 million square feet of retail, office and industrial space throughout California and Nevada.

Lewis has proudly served the Sacramento region since 1975, developing communities designed to enhance the way people live and work. Over the past five decades, Lewis has built more than 15,000 homes, developed three shopping centers and completed more than 2,500 multifamily units throughout Northern California, with a robust pipeline of residential and mixed-use development planned across the region. Learn more at lewisgroupofcompanies.com.

Lewis Apartments opens Independence multifamily community in West Sacramento

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, seeking to help Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a tough reelection battle in Maine, is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes will take effect Oct. 30.

The White House said the president was seeking to offset "the burden to U.S. commerce while better serving the public interest.''

Collins, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, issued a statement saying she'd spoken with Trump's top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "about the toll tariffs are taking on Maine families, businesses, farmers, and growers.''

"Many of our farmers and growers rely on specialized equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada that are either unavailable from American suppliers or cannot be replaced without incurring significant expense,” Collins said.

She said she asked for tariff relief for such products “and stressed the burdens additional costs impose on Maine businesses and families.”

Collins said she'd seek "additional relief from tariffs and encourage a broader trade agreement with Canada, our neighbor, ally, and largest trading partner.”

Trump started a trade war with America’s longstanding ally and northern neighbor, reaching back to a Depression-era trade law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. He charged that Canada discriminates against U.S. dairy, auto and alcoholic beverage producers. Canada promptly lashed back with tariffs of 15% to 50% on American products, matching Trump’s import taxes dollar for dollar.

Trump ratcheted the dispute up from there last month by imposing a flat-out ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.

The U.S. president has claimed that foreign countries pay his tariffs. In fact, U.S. importers do. And they often face the tough choice of having to pass along the higher costs to their customers or absorb them.

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, many Americans are furious about the cost of living. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll of 2,140 U.S. adults, conducted Sept. 24-28, found that 65% now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high prices more than factors outside of his control, signaling weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and unhappiness with the war with Iran, which has driven up the price of gasoline.

Collins complained that Trump’s levies were hurting Maine farms and businesses that rely on Canadian imports when U.S.-made alternatives are not available. Her office cited the example of Maine wild blueberry growers who need specialized harvesting boxes from Canada that work with their processing equipment.

Sen. Susan Collins speaks to reporters following a campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)