Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Sac State, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West Sacramento

$1,798/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Sacramento is $1,798 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Sacramento

539

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Sacramento rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sac State, CA

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 7% 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 Sac State, CA

Rent prices in West Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Sacramento is $1,714, whereas a house costs $2,398. 1-bedroom apartments in West Sacramento run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.

Listings

Studio

$1,519

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,550

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,946

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,797

-

69%

Studio

Average rent

$1,519

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,946

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last year

69%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sac State, 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 Sac State, CA

1255 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

1255 University Avenue

1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825

2 beds

2 baths

$575–$2,055

Apartment for rent

Capitol Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Capitol Place

850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$663–$2,118

Apartment for rent

6929 Mcquillan Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tahoe Park East house for rent in Sacramento

Fully Furnished Beautiful House steps from CSUS

6929 Mcquillan Cir #NA, Sacramento, CA 95820

5 beds

2 baths

$780

House for rent

Available Jun 1

123 Lido Cir - 123 Lido Cir #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Sacramento

Master Bedroom for Rent in Single Family Home- Sacramento

123 Lido Cir - 123 Lido Cir #3, Sacramento, CA 95826

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Sac State, 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 $1,798 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Sacramento?

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 7% 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 $152 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 $72,000/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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