How much is the average rent in Sacramento, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Sacramento's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across California's capital city.

Are rents going up or down in Sacramento, CA?

Rents in Sacramento have generally decreased by about 1.5% overall. The average cost of a 1-bedroom has decreased by 3.4%, and 2-bedrooms have seen a slight decrease of 0.4%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Sacramento, CA?

April offers the lowest rental prices in Sacramento, with rents approximately 4% lower than January, which has the highest rent. While April brings increased competition from other renters, the potential savings make it an attractive time to search for apartments in California's capital.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Sacramento, CA?

Old North Sacramento generates 1.4 times more consumer interest than the market average with one-bedroom rents at around $2,100 monthly. Downtown Sacramento and Midtown offer excellent walk scores and abundant restaurants for renters prioritizing an active social scene, while Land Park provides quality street infrastructure and community spaces.

What areas of Sacramento, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

East Del Paso Heights offers one-bedroom apartments for around $1,100 monthly, 27% below the city median. Hagginwood provides similar savings at around $1,100 per month, also 27% under median rates, while Old North Sacramento offers rentals with a median of around $1,400.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Sacramento, CA?

Sacramento offers strong pet accommodation with 45% of apartments welcoming pets across the city. Golf Course Terrace and Colonial Heights specifically cater to pet owners with specialized pet flooring, pet-safe windows, and policies with no breed restrictions, plus convenient outdoor spaces and pet waste stations.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Sacramento, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Sacramento rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types. With an average of 1,782 listings available monthly, only about 100 properties include utilities as part of the rent.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

425 rentals

13h ago

Excellent

1255 University Avenue

1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$2,055

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

EV Charging

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap Elmhurst apartment for rent in Sacramento

Room for Rent – Directly Across from UC Davis Medical Center

4201 V St #5UP, Sacramento, CA 95817

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garden

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 4

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

9h ago

7.7

Very good

Sommerset Place

6100 48th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95828

Affordable

2–3 beds

2 baths

$723–$892

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

2900 MARCONI AVENUE

2900 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Tahoe Park East house for rent in Sacramento

Fully Furnished Beautiful House steps from CSUS

6929 Mcquillan Cir #NA, Sacramento, CA 95820

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

5 beds

2 baths

$780

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Willow Creek house for rent in Sacramento

Room available in large South Natomas home

2348 Marina Glen Way, Sacramento, CA 95833

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$780

House for rent

Available Apr 11

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$780

6929 Mcquillan Cir #NA

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,095–$1,425

2900 2900 - 2904 MARCONI AVE

5d+ ago

Cheap South Natomas house for rent in Sacramento

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1130 Rudger Way, Sacramento, CA 95833

Affordable | Dishwasher | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Apr 13

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1621 Kathleen Ave

1621 Kathleen Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Tile Floor

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4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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2900 2900 - 2904 MARCONI AVE, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Call

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Telegraph

3833 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,095–$1,425

2900 2900 - 2904 MARCONI AVE

$1,095

3833 Marconi Ave

$1,225

25 La Pera Ct #2

$1,300–$1,595

3821 Marconi Ave

4d ago

Very good

2832 Sweet Way

2832 Sweet Way, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable | Air conditioning | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,155

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

42ndAve3916

3916 42nd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824

Affordable | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Sacramento

2213 Roselake Ave #C, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Parkway apartment for rent in Sacramento

25 La Pera Ct #2, Sacramento, CA 95823

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

21h ago

8.4

Very good

3142 Edison Ave

3142 Edison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,237–$1,605

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

Ashcroft4548

4548 Ashcroft Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841

Affordable | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Azalea Court

3821 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Parkway apartment for rent in Sacramento

7368 Franklin Blvd #4, Sacramento, CA 95823

Affordable | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Sacramento

3800 45th Ave #B, Sacramento, CA 95824

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,310

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Sacramento

9071 Montoya St #3, Sacramento, CA 95826

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Las Palmas Apartments

1441 Hood Rd, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | Central heat | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

Rent special

12h ago

8.4

Very good

Mode

1945 Bell St, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$2,099

Price drop

Apartment for rent

16h ago

9.1

Excellent

Del Paso Manor

2920 2920 - 2926 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

2777-2783 Meadowview Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2777-2783 Meadowview Road

2777 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Cottage2400

2400 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap Del Paso Heights apartment for rent in Sacramento

3729 Branch St #1, Sacramento, CA 95838

Affordable | On-site management | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Sacramento

9059 Pinata Way #1, Sacramento, CA 95826

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

20h ago

8.6

Very good

Wind Creek Apartments

2407 Connie Dr, Sacramento, CA 95815

Affordable | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Meadowview apartment for rent in Sacramento

75 Nedra Ct #4, Sacramento, CA 95822

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 5

Top amenities

Central Heat

On-Site Management

2d ago

Cheap house for rent in Sacramento

Charming 3 Bed 1 Bath Home in Sacramento | $1388/mo

2088 22nd St, Sacramento, CA 95818

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,388

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

8.4

Very good

FAIRVIEW3228

3228 Fairview Ct, Sacramento, CA 95821

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Ashcroft4536

4536 Ashcroft Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

2311-2315 LARAMIE

2311 Laramie Ln, Sacramento, CA 95815

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Sacramento

908 Dornajo Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2383, 2385, 2387 Arden Way

2383 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.5

Very good

MLK Apartments

6201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.6

Very good

5630 Odea Drive

5630 Odea Dr, Sacramento, CA 95824

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Carmel Pointe

7826 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap Parkway house for rent in Sacramento

7408 Franklin Blvd #2, Sacramento, CA 95823

Affordable | Garage parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Sacramento

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Apr 8

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

16h ago

Very good

cho1720

1720 N St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Affordable | On-site laundry | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

7h ago

9.2

Excellent

Y Street

3448 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

10m ago

8.8

Very good

Summer Trace - Eden Roc

2299 Eden Roc Ln, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$1,625

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Lemon Hill Apartments

6115 63rd St, Sacramento, CA 95824

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$1,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap South Hagginwood apartment for rent in Sacramento

1065 Santiago Ave #6, Sacramento, CA 95815

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Sacramento

8160 Power Inn Rd, Sacramento, CA 95828

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,452

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Cheap South Oak Park house for rent in Sacramento

3600 26th Ave #B, Sacramento, CA 95820

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,480

Price drop

House for rent

The Eleven Hundred Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Eleven Hundred Apartments

1100 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Affordable | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,480–$2,525

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Business Center

Residents Lounge

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Courtyard on Morse

1580 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Very good

AIME2128

2128 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95818

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

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