Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Average rent in
Sacramento, CA

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Last updated on November 9, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,850. This is -4%, or $70, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,850

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

876

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,850. This is -4%, or $70, lower than the national average.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
26%
41%
26%
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 2% 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 $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,799. Houses for rent in Sacramento, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,495

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,892

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,850

3%

4%

Studio

$1,395

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,892

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,386
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sacramento, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$2,695

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$1,950

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$2,885

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$2,275

increased by1%

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$2,631

increased by3%

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$2,695

increased by5%

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$2,099

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$2,300

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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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8.4

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7.1

Very good

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1 bed

1 bath

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5d+ ago

South Natomas house for rent in Sacramento

$879 (Internet and Utilities included)

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1 bath

$879

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Available Oct 1

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5d+ ago

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3 baths

$1,000

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