Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Average rent in
Sacramento, CA

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $115, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,795

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

868

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $115, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
26%
44%
22%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Sacramento, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Sacramento, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sacramento, CA is $1,637. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,795. Houses for rent in Sacramento, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,475.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,495

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

1%

Studio

$1,384

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,384

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in Sacramento, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Sacramento, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Antelope, CA.

Sacramento

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,330
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sacramento, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Antelope

$2,330

increased by1%

Last year

Carmichael

$1,750

increased by1%

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$1,750

decreased by5%

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Davis

$2,285

increased by1%

Last year

Elk Grove

$2,600

decreased by1%

Last year

Fair Oaks

$2,033

increased by1%

Last year

Folsom

$2,697

increased by3%

Last year

Rancho Cordova

$2,105

increased by4%

Last year

Rocklin

$2,750

increased by3%

Last year

Roseville

$2,590

decreased by1%

Last year

West Sacramento

$1,906

Flat

Last year

Woodland

$2,400

increased by9%

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Cost of living in
Sacramento, CA

The overall cost of living in Sacramento, CA is 29% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

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8.3

Very good

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1 bed

1 bath

$895

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