Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Sacramento, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sacramento, CA rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Sacramento sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 896 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Sacramento run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,825/month. Houses command higher rents at $2,495/month compared to apartments at $1,652/month, with apartments making up 53.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Westlake rents rose 41.4% year over year to $2,647/month across 30 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 2.7%, marking Westlake as a distinct high-demand neighborhood in Sacramento.
Median rent
Median rent in Sacramento
$1,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sacramento is $1,800 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sacramento
896
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 $1,652, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,872 | 2% |  1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Sacramento | $2,080 | |
East Sacramento | $1,950 | |
Elmhurst | $2,340 | |
Gateway West | $2,513 | |
Land Park | $1,990 | |
Midtown | $1,795 | |
North Oak Park | $1,549 | |
South Natomas | $1,752 | |
Upper Land Park | $1,861 | |
Valley Hi North Laguna | $2,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,652 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,745 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,027 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Midtown
Average rent
$1,795
Downtown Sacramento
Average rent
$2,080
Valley Hi North Laguna
Average rent
$2,095
Gateway West
Average rent
$2,513
South Natomas
Average rent
$1,752
Land Park
Average rent
$1,990
East Sacramento
Average rent
$1,950
Upper Land Park
Average rent
$1,861
Elmhurst
Average rent
$2,340
North Oak Park
Average rent
$1,549
Apartments
Average rent
$1,652
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Rooms
Average rent
$1,027
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
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
5%lower than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sacramento, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,475
4%$1,695
4%$1,800
2%$2,085
2%$2,650
2%$2,195
13%$2,900
1%$2,085
8%$2,825
7%$2,646
2%$2,206
5%$2,400
4%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 | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 37% higher |
| Transportation | 33% higher |
| Utilities | 56% higher |
Discover rentals in Sacramento, CA
14h ago
1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$2,055
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1116 22nd St, Sacramento, CA 95816
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
South City Farms house for rent in Sacramento
3065 34th Ave #1, Sacramento, CA 95824
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
1814 Solons Aly, Sacramento, CA 95811
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Campus Commons apartment for rent in Sacramento
3 beds
0.5 baths
$5,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Campus Commons apartment for rent in Sacramento
883 Campus Commons Rd, Sacramento, CA 95825
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
20h ago
927 U St, Sacramento, CA 95818
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,575–$5,300
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$3,078
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$1,899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
817 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,472–$2,174
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$3,078
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
941 43rd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95831
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$3,141
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
Verified
2920 Ramona Ave, Sacramento, CA 95826
1 bed
1 bath
$1,987
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Verified
5484 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$3,078
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$1,899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
817 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,472–$2,174
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,800 per month as of November 7, 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 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sacramento?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento are North Oak Park ($1,549/mo), South Natomas ($1,752/mo), and Midtown ($1,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sacramento?
To comfortably afford rent in Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sacramento?
April emerges as the best time to find lower rent prices in Sacramento, with rents running about 4% lower than January's peak pricing, though you'll face more competition from other renters.
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 $2,091 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Vacaville was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,950.
- Fairfield ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,780.
- Roseville placed third with rent at $1,720.
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 $1,300.
- Rancho Cordova placed third with rent at $1,400.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Citrus Heights had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 8.9%.
- Davis & Yuba City tied for second with rents both falling 4%.
- Sacramento was third with rent decreasing 0.7%.
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.