Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
California State University Sacramento, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West Sacramento

$1,745/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Sacramento is $1,745 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Sacramento

813

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Sacramento rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in California State University Sacramento, CA

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 4% 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 California State University Sacramento, CA

Rent prices in West Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Sacramento is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in West Sacramento run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,459

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,495

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,800

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,410

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,895

-

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,459

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,410

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University Sacramento, 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 California State University Sacramento, CA

1116 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.6

Good

1116 22nd St

1116 22nd St, Sacramento, CA 95816

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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

Capitol Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Capitol Place

850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$663–$2,118

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Frequently asked questions for California State University Sacramento, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Sacramento rental market.

How much is rent in West Sacramento?

The average rent in West Sacramento is $1,745 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Sacramento?

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 4% since last year.

How does West Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Sacramento is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Sacramento?

To comfortably afford rent in West Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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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