Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
Citrus Heights, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Citrus Heights

$1,750/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Citrus Heights is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Citrus Heights

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Citrus Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased 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 $1,665, whereas a house costs $2,385. 1-bedroom apartments in Citrus Heights run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,751.

Listings

Studio

$1,347

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,765

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,395

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,895

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Citrus Heights, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Citrus Heights, CA

7820 Sayonara Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in Citrus Heights

7829 Sayonara Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

7829 Sayonara Dr

7829 Sayonara Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

7535 Cook Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

7535 Cook Ave

7535 Cook Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

7539 Cook Ave #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Citrus Heights

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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 $1,750 per month as of September 26, 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 decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Citrus Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Citrus Heights is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/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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