Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Sacramento, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sacramento, CA rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Sacramento sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 838 total rentals providing moderate choice across the metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sacramento rent for $1,397/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,494/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,812/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,950/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rp Sports Compex saw rents climb 62.2% year over year to $2,750/month, contrasting with the citywide decline. This neighborhood's increase shows localized strength within Sacramento's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Sacramento
$1,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Sacramento is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sacramento
838
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 4% 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 $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,397 | 1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,494 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,812 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Oak Park | $1,890 | |
Downtown Sacramento | $1,929 | |
East Sacramento | $1,925 | |
Gateway West | $2,200 | |
Land Park | $2,097 | |
Midtown | $1,725 | |
North Oak Park | $1,600 | |
South Natomas | $1,775 | |
Upper Land Park | $2,000 | |
Valley Hi North Laguna | $2,237 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,845 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $939 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,494
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Midtown
Average rent
$1,725
Downtown Sacramento
Average rent
$1,929
Valley Hi North Laguna
Average rent
$2,237
South Natomas
Average rent
$1,775
Upper Land Park
Average rent
$2,000
Land Park
Average rent
$2,097
Gateway West
Average rent
$2,200
North Oak Park
Average rent
$1,600
Central Oak Park
Average rent
$1,890
East Sacramento
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$939
Last 30 days
3%
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
6%lower than the national median
28%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
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14%$1,695
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5%$2,850
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1%$2,800
7%$2,695
2%$2,249
7%$2,000
5%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 | 5% higher |
| Health | 8% higher |
| Housing | 37% higher |
| Transportation | 33% higher |
| Utilities | 60% higher |
Discover rentals in Sacramento, CA
1d ago
1255 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
2 beds
2 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Sacramento
8247 Derbyshire Cir, Sacramento, CA 95828
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Strawberry Manor house for rent in Sacramento
3199 Western Ave #NA, Sacramento, CA 95838
5 beds
3 baths
$783
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
East Sacramento condo for rent in Sacramento
1235 32nd St #UPPER, Sacramento, CA 95816
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
1814 Solons Aly, Sacramento, CA 95811
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sacramento
2715 Tomato Aly #2715, Sacramento, CA 95818
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
9986 Aspen Meadows Ct, Sacramento, CA 95829
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sacramento
1618 Pagoda Ln, Sacramento, CA 95834
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,550
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1761 Heritage Ln, Sacramento, CA 95815
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,611–$2,813
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
817 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,448–$1,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$2,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$2,470
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4500 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,793–$3,493
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
941 43rd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95831
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$3,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
3650 Tallyho Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,440–$1,575
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1761 Heritage Ln, Sacramento, CA 95815
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,611–$2,813
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
817 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,448–$1,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
410 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,394–$2,470
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 August 8, 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 4% since last year.
How does Sacramento rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sacramento is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sacramento?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento are North Oak Park ($1,600/mo), Midtown ($1,725/mo), and South Natomas ($1,775/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sacramento average around $1,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,860/month.
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 $2,057 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Tracy was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,870.
- Davis 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 $1,220.
- Stockton ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,260.
- Carmichael placed third with rent at $1,390.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Turlock had the fastest growing rent, up 12.9% since this time last year.
- Fairfield saw rent climb 3.5%, making it second.
- Rancho Cordova was third with rent increasing 2.9%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Turlock had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 6.4%.
- Rancho Cordova was second with rent increasing 2.2%.
- Stockton placed third with rent growing 1.6% last month.
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.