Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Greens Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (55 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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property at 770 Carro Dr

$1,650 - $1,850

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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770 Carro Dr

SacramentoCA95825

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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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3301 Redding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820
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Ten Forty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Forty

1040 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Northrop Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northrop Apartments

2510 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Vivleo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vivleo Apartments

9100-9190 Tuolumne DrSacramento, CA 95826
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Pavilion Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Townhomes

2511 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Rosemont Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemont Terrace

3690 S Port DrSacramento, CA 95826
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Falls at Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falls at Arden

2345 Northrop AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Aspire Sacramento
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire Sacramento

2500 Fair Oaks BlvdSacramento, CA 95825
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The Chloe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chloe

940 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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Laurelwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Apartments

541-551 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95864
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Fairhaven Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairhaven Estates

4500 63rd StSacramento, CA 95820
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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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College Greens, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Greens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Greens area of Sacramento, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Twelve55 Living priced from $575. Howe Manor East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable College Greens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$575
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,349
Rosemont TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Fairhaven Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
The ArcherOne Bedroom One Bath L1BR,1BA$1,433
California Center ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,443
Riverglen by the RiverOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Estates at WilhagginPlan A1BR,1BA$1,500
ReNew ArdenFolsom1BR,1BA$1,509
River Blu ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Greens, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Greens area is the $1.89 price per square foot The Clydesdale Model at Selby Ranch Apartment Homes in the in the College - Glen neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value College Greens apartment is the Huntington Lake Model at American River Commons starting at $1,775 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the College - Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Greens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Selby Ranch Apartment HomesThe Clydesdale3BR,2.5BA$1.89
American River CommonsHuntington Lake2BR,1BA$1.73
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
The Huntington Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath CYVT2BR,1BA$1.63
The Phoenix Sacramento2x22BR,2BA$1.96
Twelve55 Living1255 Living – Bed Rental from $575 Near Sac State2BR,2BA$0.65
Estates at WilhagginPlan B2BR,1BA$1.94
Los Olivos Residences2X12BR,1BA$1.84
Fairhaven Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Howe Manor East Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98

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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 Manor East Apartments which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in College Greens costs $1,635.

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 44 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 $601 which is $1,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Greens.

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