Last updated on August 18, 2026

Average rent in
Citrus Heights, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Citrus Heights rent stands today

    Citrus Heights, CA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,785/month. Renters today are paying $3 more per month on average than last year, a modest increase amid a recent month-over-month decline of 2.2%.

  • Citrus Heights sits 7.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a slightly more accessible market for renters in California despite a limited total rental inventory of 65 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,795/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,675/month, reflecting the variety of bedroom options available.

Median rent

Median rent in Citrus Heights

$1,785/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Citrus Heights is $1,785 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Citrus Heights

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Citrus Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Citrus Heights, CA

Average rent prices in Citrus Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Citrus Heights, CA

Rent prices in Citrus Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Citrus Heights is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Citrus Heights run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

2%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,595

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,795

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,295

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,675

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Citrus Heights, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Citrus Heights, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Citrus Heights and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.

Citrus Heights

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,457
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Citrus Heights, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Citrus Heights, CA

Woodglen at the Meadows - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

25m ago

8.8

Very good

Woodglen at the Meadows

6316 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,810

Price drop

Apartment for rent

7820 Sayonara Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Citrus Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,395

Price drop

House for rent

7841 Sayonara Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Citrus Heights

7841 Sayonara Drive - D

7841 Sayonara Dr #D, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

6435 Greenback Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Citrus Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

$1,595

Price drop

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Citrus Heights, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Citrus Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Citrus Heights?

The average rent in Citrus Heights is $1,785 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Citrus Heights?

Average rent prices in Citrus Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Citrus Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Citrus Heights is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Citrus Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Citrus Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Citrus Heights?

July offers the lowest rents in Citrus Heights with approximately 6.5% savings compared to January's peak prices. May and November also provide less competitive conditions with reduced demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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