Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
West Sacramento, CA

Median rent

Median rent in West Sacramento

$2,250/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Sacramento is $2,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Sacramento

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Sacramento rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Sacramento, CA

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 15% 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 West Sacramento, CA

Rent prices in West Sacramento vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Sacramento is $1,735, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in West Sacramento run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,510

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,597

8%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,125

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,495

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,345

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,345

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Sacramento, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Sacramento and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Sacramento

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,462
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Sacramento, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in West Sacramento, CA

Capitol Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Capitol Place

850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$663–$2,118

Maple 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Maple 2

630 Maple St, West Sacramento, CA 95691

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Rivergate Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Rivergate Apartments

900 900 & 924 Simon Terrace, West Sacramento, CA 95605

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Call

815 Bryte Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bryte apartment for rent in West Sacramento

2 beds

1 bath

$1,526

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Frequently asked questions for West Sacramento, CA

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

How much is rent in West Sacramento?

The average rent in West Sacramento is $2,250 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Sacramento?

Average rent prices in West Sacramento have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does West Sacramento rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Sacramento is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Sacramento?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Sacramento are Riverpoint ($1,695/mo), Bryte ($1,900/mo), and Riverside ($1,900/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Sacramento, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Sacramento?

June offers the lowest rents in West Sacramento, running about 6.8% below March prices. October and November also see less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to available inventory.

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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