Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
San Joaquin Valley Sacramento, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sacramento

$1,754/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sacramento is $1,754 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sacramento

420

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 San Joaquin Valley Sacramento, CA

Average rent prices in Sacramento have increased by 8% 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 San Joaquin Valley Sacramento, 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 $2,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,270

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,427

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,793

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,495

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,270

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,427

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,793

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Joaquin Valley 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 San Joaquin Valley Sacramento, CA

2900 MARCONI AVENUE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

2900 MARCONI AVENUE

2900 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Woodglen at the Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Woodglen at the Meadows

6316 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,855

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ashcroft4548 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Ashcroft4548

4548 Ashcroft Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6049 Northcrest Cir #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carmichael

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for San Joaquin Valley Sacramento, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sacramento rental market.

How much is rent in Sacramento?

The average rent in Sacramento is $1,754 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sacramento?

Average rent prices in Sacramento have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sacramento is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 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 $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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