Cheap Homes for Rent in Cottage Gardens Neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 9686 Railroad St

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9686 Railroad St

Elk GroveCA95624

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property at 8375 Grand Cru Dr

$2,280

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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8375 Grand Cru Dr
SacramentoCA95829

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Cottage Gardens, Elk Grove, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage Gardens area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments priced from $1,215. Emerald Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Cottage Gardens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Emerald Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Kent PlaceKent Place 2x12BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Gardens, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Gardens area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2x2 non-remodel Model at Vintage Creek Apartments in the in the Serenade neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Cottage Gardens apartment is the Kent Place 2x1 Model at Kent Place starting at $1,895 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Sheldon Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage Creek Apartments2x2 non-remodel2BR,2BA$2.18
Kent PlaceKent Place 2x12BR,1.25BA$1.88
Artisan 82821x1 A Luxury1BR,1BA$2.74
Emerald Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.54
VASARI LUXURY APARTMENT HOMESPieta1BR,1BA$3.06
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Gardens?

There are currently 30 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,215 to $6,200. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Gardens ranging from $1,200 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage Gardens ranges from $1,200 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,507.

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