
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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5626 53rd St

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2701 T St, Unit 2701

Greenridge Apartments

5028 Thurman Way

The Edge

Riverbridge Apartments

The Elms Apartments
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Brittany Arms Apartments

University Village

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6729 Casa Del Sol Way

The McWelsh Apartments

Mulberry Estates

Lions Court
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2713 T St

3301 Redding Ave

6838 18th Ave

2517 U St

Fruitridge Glen Apartments

2210 26th St

4225 V St

2701 San Fernando Way
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Summerset Square

Rose Terrace Apartments

Ken's Apartments

Mutual Housing on the Greenway

Sommerset Place

2530 S Street Apartments

Sunset Park Apartments (No Vacancy)

3110 W St
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5730 Falconer Way

Cascade Village

Carabay Apartments

3996 Sierra Vista Ave

5302 Gordon Dr

2700 32nd St

Fairhaven Estates

Sun Valley Apartments
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5726 Falconer Way
Colonial Heights, Sacramento, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Studio Apartments | $1,809 | $1,195 | $2,675 |
| Colonial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $995 | $3,155 |
| Colonial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $550 | $3,842 |
| Colonial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $755 | $4,110 |
| Colonial Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $599 | $1,398 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Heights Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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Cheapest Available Colonial Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Heights area of Sacramento, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenridge Apartments priced from $1,265. Sommerset Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here are the most affordable Colonial Heights apartments for rent in Sacramento, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenridge Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Sommerset Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,333 |
| 2530 S Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Edge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Elms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Carabay Apartments | 1/1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 5726 Falconer Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Brittany Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Fairhaven Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Heights, CA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sommerset Place starting at $1,876 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Cordova neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Heights 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 |
| Sommerset Place | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 4439 V St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Twelve55 Living | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| Greenridge Apartments | 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Hornet Commons Student Housing | 2DX2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Element Student Living | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 5726 Falconer Way | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Brittany Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Colonial Heights, Sacramento, CA
Mark Twain Elementary
West Campus High School
Will C. Wood Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Heights is Greenridge Apartments which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in Colonial Heights costs $1,997.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Heights?
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 33 regular apartments in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Heights have an average cost of $532 which is $1,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Heights.
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