Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Sacramento

$2,080/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Sacramento is $2,080 per month as of November 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $180 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Sacramento

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Sacramento rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Average rent prices in Downtown Sacramento have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Rent prices in Downtown Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Sacramento is $2,156, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Sacramento run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,327

8%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,076

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,327

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,076

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

Curtis Park

Average rent

$1,450

Land Park

Average rent

$1,990

Midtown

Average rent

$1,795

North Oak Park

Average rent

$1,549

Southern Pacific Richards

Average rent

$1,973

Broderick

Average rent

$1,612

Apartments

Average rent

$2,156

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

Condos

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

13%

Houses

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown 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 Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Sacramento and Curtis Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Sacramento

Median rent price$2,080
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA is 43% higher than the median rent in Curtis Park, Sacramento, CA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

1022 G Street - The Mansion - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

1022 G Street - The Mansion

1022 G St, Sacramento, CA 95814

1 bed

1 bath

$866

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Midtown Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Midtown Apartments

700 12th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1416 Q Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1416 Q Street

1416 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Riverview (55+) - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
Rent special

46m ago

8.8

Very good

The Riverview (55+)

415 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,195–$1,470

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Cypress at N - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Cypress at N

1330 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,975–$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1208 Q St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Sacramento apartment for rent in Sacramento

1 bed

1 bath

$2,395

Price dropped $132Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Capitol Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Capitol Towers

1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,328–$3,078

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Fremont Mews - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Fremont Mews

1400 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,165–$3,239

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Riverview (55+) - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
Rent special

46m ago

8.8

Very good

The Riverview (55+)

415 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,195–$1,470

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1629 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Sacramento apartment for rent in Sacramento

1 bed

1 bath

$2,099

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Capitol Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Capitol Towers

1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,328–$3,078

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Fremont Mews - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Fremont Mews

1400 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,165–$3,239

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Maydestone - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Maydestone

1001 15th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

1 bed

1 bath

$1,669

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1416 Q Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1416 Q Street

1416 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Capitol Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Capitol Towers

1500 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,328–$3,078

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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966 Q St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Sacramento townhouse for rent in Sacramento

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1416 Q Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1416 Q Street

1416 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Fremont Mews - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Fremont Mews

1400 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,165–$3,239

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Sacramento rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Sacramento?

The average rent in Downtown Sacramento is $2,080 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Sacramento?

Average rent prices in Downtown Sacramento have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Downtown Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Sacramento is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Sacramento?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/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).