Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
American River College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sacramento

$1,695/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sacramento is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sacramento

568

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sacramento rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in American River College, CA

Average rent prices in Sacramento have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in American River College, CA

Rent prices in Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sacramento is $1,597, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,297

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,400

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,717

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,495

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in American River College, 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.

Discover rentals in American River College, CA

1255 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1255 University Avenue

1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$2,055

8037 Fair Oaks Blvd #107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carmichael

8037 Fair Oaks Blvd #107, Carmichael, CA 95608

Studio

0 baths

$600

9101 La Riviera Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

1621 Kathleen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1621 Kathleen Ave

1621 Kathleen Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815

1 bed

1 bath

$895

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Frequently asked questions for American River College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sacramento rental market.

How much is rent in Sacramento?

The average rent in Sacramento is $1,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sacramento?

Average rent prices in Sacramento have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sacramento is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sacramento?

To comfortably afford rent in Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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