Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Greens Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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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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Ten Forty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Forty

1040 Fulton AveSacramento, CA 95825
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3301 Redding Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Redding Ave

3301 Redding AveSacramento, CA 95820

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Vivleo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vivleo Apartments

9100-9190 Tuolumne DrSacramento, CA 95826

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. Fair Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable College Greens apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve55 LivingBed in 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$575
Fair Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Northrop ApartmentsStudio with PatioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Greens, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Greens area is the $1.76 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Reserve at Cadillac Apartments in the in the River Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value College Greens apartment is the Huntington Lake Model at American River Commons starting at $1,825 with a $1.78 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.
Reserve at Cadillac ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.76
American River CommonsHuntington Lake2BR,1BA$1.78
The ChloeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Monte Bello ApartmentsMilan2BR,2BA$2.09
Peacock ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Los Olivos2X12BR,1BA$1.61
The Solstice ApartmentsHoliday Special: Half Off First Month's Rent! 2x12BR,1BA$1.96
Hornet Commons Student Housing2DX22BR,2BA$1.44
The Huntington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Howe Manor East1x1 6801BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Greens, Sacramento, CA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Greens Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Greens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Greens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Greens is under $1,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Greens is Fair Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in College Greens costs $2,150.

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 11 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 $603 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Greens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding an Affordable Gem: A Sacramento Locals Guide to the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Neighborhoods to Rent

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Hi there, I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Sacramento, California. I was born and raised in Sacramento, and started my own family here.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.