Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campus Commons Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (60 Rentals)

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The Luxe Apartments
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The Luxe Apartments

2501 Hurley WaySacramento, CA 95825
Student Housing
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Hampton Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Court Apartments

3099 Great Falls WaySacramento, CA 95826
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Birchwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Gardens

1225 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Ten Forty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Forty

1040 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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3301 Redding Ave
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3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820
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Fulton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Apartments

1400 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liv1621

1621 Hood RdSacramento, CA 95825
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Northrop Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northrop Apartments

2510 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Arden Villa
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Villa

1588 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864
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The Canopy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Canopy

1257 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Pavilion Townhomes
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Pavilion Townhomes

2511 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Arden Bell Apartments
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Arden Bell Apartments

1625 Bell StSacramento, CA 95825
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Campus Commons, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Campus Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campus Commons area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Wexler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Campus Commons apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
WexlerC13BR,3BA$995
University River VillageClassic 1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Villa Capri Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
The Canopy1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Fair Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Marigold Lane Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,325
The ConfluenceRiver View1BR,1BA$1,350
Arden Villa2x12BR,1BA$1,350
Heatherwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campus Commons, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campus Commons area is the $1.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value Campus Commons apartment is the 1034 Model at 2504 Memory Lane starting at $1,850 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Campus Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
2504 Memory Lane10342BR,2BA$1.79
The Carla by Trion Living2x12BR,1BA$1.74
The MezzoStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
Asbury Place ApartmentsThe Wesley2BR,1BA$1.92
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
Element Student Living2X22BR,2BA$1.45
Academy 65B1 Semi-Shared2BR,2BA$1.06
Arden Villa2x12BR,1BA$1.93
WexlerB12BR,2BA$1.75

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Sacramento, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campus Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Campus Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Campus Commons is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campus Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Campus Commons is University River Village which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Campus Commons costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Campus Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 58 regular apartments in Campus Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Campus Commons?

Cheap apartments in Campus Commons have an average cost of $487 which is $1,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campus Commons.

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