Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Greens Neighborhood of Sacramento, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)
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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 |
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College Greens Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $1,300 | $1,755 |
College Greens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,150 | $3,792 |
College Greens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $550 | $5,144 |
College Greens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $700 | $5,671 |
College Greens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $675 | $2,350 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Greens, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Greens area is the $1.92 price per square foot Plan B Model at Espana East in the in the Del Paso Manor neighborhood starting from $2,811. The second greatest value College Greens apartment is the Sierra Terrace Model at Sierra Regency Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.77 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. |
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Espana East | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Sierra Regency Apartments | Sierra Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Riverglen by the River | Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
Twelve55 Living | Room in 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Monte Bello Apartments | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Rosemont Terrace Apartments | 2X1 B-RU PT | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The Chloe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Academy 65 | B1 Semi-Shared | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Rivercrest Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Vivleo Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Greens, Sacramento, CA
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Greens, Sacramento, CA
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
Hiram W. Johnson High
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,491.
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 $2,250.
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 19 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 $475 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Greens.
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