Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Citrus Heights, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Citrus Heights, CA rent slipped 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $57 less per month than last year, continuing a modest cooldown in the market.

  • Citrus Heights is 7.6% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, providing a slightly lower-cost option in the California rental market with 55 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,585/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Citrus Heights

$1,800/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Citrus Heights is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $149 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Citrus Heights

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Citrus Heights rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,702, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Citrus Heights run $1,598 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,585

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,350

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,595

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,443
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Citrus Heights, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Citrus Heights, CA

6851 Albury St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Citrus Heights

Furnished Rooms for Rent - All Utilities Included - Room #6

6851 Albury St, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jul 16

Woodglen at the Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Woodglen at the Meadows

6316 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

7441 Tiara Way A-D - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

7441 Tiara Way A-D

7441 Tiara Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

6245 Longford Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Townhouse for rent in Citrus Heights

House 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 $1,800 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Citrus Heights?

Average rent prices in Citrus Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $149 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 $72,000/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?

Citrus Heights rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market across this Sacramento County community.

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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