Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Sacramento, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sacramento, CA rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,765/month. Renters today are paying $65 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sacramento sits 9.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 805 total rentals available across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Sacramento run around $1,435/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,802/month. Houses command a higher median at $2,445/month compared to apartments at $1,650/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Morgan Creek Village rents fell 49.6% year over year to $2,267/month across 21 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market's 3.3% drop, showing a concentrated cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Sacramento
$1,765/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sacramento is $1,765 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sacramento
805
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sacramento rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sacramento, CA
Average rent prices in Sacramento have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Sacramento, CA
Rent prices in Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sacramento is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,435 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,802 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,822 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Sacramento | $2,145 | |
East Sacramento | $2,097 | |
Gateway West | $2,399 | |
Land Park | $2,032 | |
Midtown | $1,695 | |
North Oak Park | $1,572 | |
Old North Sacramento | $1,435 | |
South Natomas | $1,828 | |
Upper Land Park | $1,925 | |
Valley Hi North Laguna | $2,032 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,445 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $959 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,802
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Midtown
Average rent
$1,695
Downtown Sacramento
Average rent
$2,145
Valley Hi North Laguna
Average rent
$2,032
South Natomas
Average rent
$1,828
Land Park
Average rent
$2,032
Upper Land Park
Average rent
$1,925
East Sacramento
Average rent
$2,097
Gateway West
Average rent
$2,399
Old North Sacramento
Average rent
$1,435
North Oak Park
Average rent
$1,572
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
How does rent in Sacramento, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sacramento and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sacramento
9%lower than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sacramento, CA is 26% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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4%$1,700
1%$1,784
7%$2,200
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5%$2,100
3%$2,800
6%$1,800
13%$2,800
2%$2,697
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2%$2,372
9%Cost of living in Sacramento, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 17% higher |
| Groceries | 7% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 39% higher |
| Transportation | 52% higher |
| Utilities | 74% higher |
Discover rentals in Sacramento, CA
8h ago
1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$2,055
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6100 48th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95828
2–3 beds
2 baths
$723–$892
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2900 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tahoe Park East house for rent in Sacramento
6929 Mcquillan Cir #NA, Sacramento, CA 95820
5 beds
2 baths
$780
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
House for rent in Sacramento
1814 Solons Aly, Sacramento, CA 95811
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jan 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
1618 Pagoda Ln, Sacramento, CA 95834
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
9986 Aspen Meadows Ct, Sacramento, CA 95829
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Nov 5
2d ago
927 U St, Sacramento, CA 95818
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,575–$5,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1761 Heritage Ln, Sacramento, CA 95815
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$2,854
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$1,899
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$3,038
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4500 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$4,391
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2920 Ramona Ave, Sacramento, CA 95826
1 bed
1 bath
$1,919
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
1d ago
Verified
941 43rd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95831
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,504–$3,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
1d ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
817 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,432–$2,127
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2645 Stonecreek Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,666–$2,701
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sacramento, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sacramento rental market.
How much is rent in Sacramento?
The average rent in Sacramento is $1,765 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sacramento?
Average rent prices in Sacramento have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Sacramento rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sacramento is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sacramento?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento are Old North Sacramento ($1,435/mo), North Oak Park ($1,572/mo), and Midtown ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sacramento?
To comfortably afford rent in Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sacramento?
Sacramento's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across California's capital city.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Sacramento Metro Report
The Zumper Sacramento Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The California one bedroom median rent was $2,050 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Davis was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,880.
- Vacaville ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,790.
- Fairfield placed third with rent at $1,760.
The Least Expensive
- Yuba City was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,210.
- Stockton ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,250.
- Sacramento placed third with rent at $1,500.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Vacaville had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 7.3%.
- Davis saw rent drop 4.6%, making it second.
- Roseville was third with rent decreasing 2.8%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
About
The Zumper Sacramento Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.