Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Greens East Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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property at 9056 La Riviera Dr

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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9056 La Riviera Dr

SacramentoCA95826

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The Retreat
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Retreat

9230 Kiefer BlvdSacramento, CA 95826
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Vivleo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vivleo Apartments

9100-9190 Tuolumne DrSacramento, CA 95826
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Arden Villa
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Villa

1588 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864
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Laurelwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Apartments

541-551 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864
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property at 3715 Tallyho Dr

$1,495 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3715 Tallyho Dr

SacramentoCA95826
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Riverside Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Villas

2852 Paseo Rio WaySacramento, CA 95827
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Apex on the River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apex on the River

8719 Woodman WaySacramento, CA 95826
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Arden Oaks Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Oaks Apartment

5155 Arden WayCarmichael, CA 95608
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The Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bungalows

2091 W La Loma DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670

College Greens East, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Greens East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Greens East area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arden Villa priced from $1,275. Villa Capri Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable College Greens East apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arden Villa1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Villa Capri Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275
THE CASCADES1x11BR,1BA$1,373
Rosemont TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Garden Club ApartmentsGC 1 BED 1 BATH D1BR,1BA$1,440
California Center ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,447
River Blu ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,469
La Loma Terrace1x1R1BR,1BA$1,495
The Solstice ApartmentsPerfect Island in the Sun!!1BR,1BA$1,500
Estates at WilhagginPlan A1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Greens East, CA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Greens East area is the $2.09 price per square foot Plan A Model at Espana East in the in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value College Greens East apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Bradshaw Place Apartments starting at $1,935 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the South Rosemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Greens East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Espana EastPlan A2BR,2BA$2.09
Bradshaw Place Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Windsor Ridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath (C)2BR,2BA$2.07
Estates at WilhagginPlan B2BR,1BA$1.94
Los Olivos2X12BR,1BA$1.85
The ConfluenceWaterford2BR,1BA$2.02
Garden Club ApartmentsGC 1 BED 1 BATH D1BR,1BA$1.97
Rosemont TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Arden Villa1x11BR,1BA$2.06
Villa Capri Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Greens East, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #70

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Sacramento. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Greens East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Greens East?

The cheapest apartment in College Greens East is Arden Villa which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in College Greens East costs $2,347.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Greens East?

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 5 regular apartments in College Greens East 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 Greens East?

Cheap apartments in College Greens East have an average cost of $794 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Greens East.

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