
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College - Glen Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (21 Rentals)
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0000 Naples St

8616 Midfield Way, Unit 2

Fair Oaks Apartments

Howe

Rosemont Terrace

Riverbridge Apartments
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Howe Manor East Apartments

The Archer

908 Dornajo Way

University Village

The Solstice Apartments

Hampton Court Apartments

3301 Redding Ave
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Northrop Apartments

2308 Villanova Cir

6838 18th Ave

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888 Woodside Ln E

9145 Newhall Dr
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College - Glen, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College - Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College - Glen Studio Apartments | $1,561 | $1,452 | $1,700 |
| College - Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,300 | $3,441 |
| College - Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $575 | $3,803 |
| College - Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $755 | $4,431 |
| College - Glen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $599 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College - Glen Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available College - Glen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College - Glen area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fair Oaks Apartments priced from $1,300. Howe Manor East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable College - Glen apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Aspire Sacramento | 1x1-575 | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| University Village | Large Classic 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Garden Club Apartments | GC 1 BED 1 BATH D | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College - Glen, CA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the College - Glen area is the $0.66 price per square foot D1 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value College - Glen apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Cadillac Drive Townhomes starting at $2,100 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the River Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College - Glen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| Cadillac Drive Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| Reserve at Cadillac Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Mezzo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
| Los Olivos | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Rosemont Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in College - Glen, Sacramento, CA
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
Hiram W. Johnson High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College - Glen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College - Glen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College - Glen is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College - Glen?
The cheapest apartment in College - Glen is Fair Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in College - Glen costs $2,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College - Glen?
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 37 regular apartments in College - Glen 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 College - Glen?
Cheap apartments in College - Glen have an average cost of $616 which is $1,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College - Glen.
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