Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Median rent

Median rent in California State University Sacramento

$2,000/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in California State University Sacramento is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in California State University Sacramento

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of California State University Sacramento rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Average rent prices in California State University Sacramento have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Rent prices in California State University Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in California State University Sacramento is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in California State University Sacramento run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$1,400

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,725

9%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,349

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

15%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,349

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University-Sacramento, 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 California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in California State University Sacramento and Campus Commons by all bedroom counts and property types.

California State University Sacramento

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,813
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Campus Commons, Sacramento, CA.

Discover rentals in California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

5499 Carlson Dr Sacramento CA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

5499 Carlson Dr Sacramento CA

5497 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000–$2,400

Condo for rent

5311 Callister Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

California State University-Sacramento house for rent in Sacramento

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for California State University-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the California State University Sacramento rental market.

How much is rent in California State University Sacramento?

The average rent in California State University Sacramento is $2,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in California State University Sacramento?

Average rent prices in California State University Sacramento have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does California State University Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in California State University Sacramento is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in California State University Sacramento?

To comfortably afford rent in California State University Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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