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

9056 La Riviera Dr

Fair Oaks Apartments

Howe

The Archer

Riverbridge Apartments
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Howe Manor East Apartments

Rosemont Terrace

University Village

Hampton Court Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

Ten Forty

Vivleo Apartments
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6838 18th Ave

Northrop Apartments

2308 Villanova Cir

888 Woodside Ln E

The Huntington Apartments

Pavilion Townhomes

Fairhaven Estates
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College Greens, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Greens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Greens Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $1,200 | $1,740 |
| College Greens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $850 | $2,892 |
| College Greens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $550 | $3,842 |
| College Greens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $755 | $3,424 |
| College Greens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $599 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Greens Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available College Greens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Greens area of Sacramento, CA is a Studio unit found at Fair Oaks Apartments priced from $1,150. Howe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable College Greens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Howe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Archer | One Bedroom One Bath L | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Rosemont Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Greens, CA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Greens area is the $0.62 price per square foot D2 Model at The Crossings Student Apartments in the in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value College Greens apartment is the Sierra Grand Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Greens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings Student Apartments | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Grand | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| Twelve55 Living | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| Estates at Wilhaggin | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Peacock Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Los Olivos | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Howe Manor East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Best Local Schools in College Greens, Sacramento, CA
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
Hiram W. Johnson High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Greens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Greens?
The cheapest apartment in College Greens is Howe which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in College Greens costs $2,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Greens?
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 36 regular apartments in College Greens 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?
Cheap apartments in College Greens have an average cost of $585 which is $1,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Greens.
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