Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Sacramento, CA

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,825. This is -4%, or $75, lower than the national average.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,825

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

953

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sacramento, CA is $1,825. This is -4%, or $75, lower than the national average.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
26%
43%
24%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,625. 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 $2,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,850

2%

2%

Studio

$1,375

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sacramento, CA is 24% 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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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Antelope

$2,395

decreased by1%

Last year

Carmichael

$1,750

decreased by1%

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$1,819

decreased by3%

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Davis

$2,205

increased by4%

Last year

Elk Grove

$2,650

decreased by4%

Last year

Fair Oaks

$1,950

decreased by8%

Last year

Folsom

$2,662

decreased by1%

Last year

Rancho Cordova

$2,199

decreased by7%

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Rocklin

$2,795

increased by5%

Last year

Roseville

$2,565

decreased by4%

Last year

West Sacramento

$1,906

decreased by6%

Last year

Woodland

$2,247

decreased by1%

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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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1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,575

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