North Oak Park

Sacramento, CA

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North Oak Park - Sacramento, CA

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A walkable, affordable local minutes from Downtown Sacramento

Diverse Great Location Affordable Park-Like Walkable Bicycle-Friendly

Neighboring Med Center, North Oak Park is an excellent option for renters looking for excellent access to some of the best things Sacramento has to offer at a fraction of the cost. Compared to other Sacramento neighborhoods, North Oak Park has a variety of affordable to more upscale rental options available. Although it’s common for residents to travel to the heart of the city for shopping, dining, and entertainment, the neighborhood has a good number of amenities. Along Broadway you’ll find art galleries, intimate entertainment venues, eclectic cafes, boutiques, a brewery, and more. Residents enjoy a breath of fresh air and abundant amenities including a themed play area, a community pool, and an annual farmers market at McClatchy Park. This diverse neighborhood is walkable and it's common to see neighbors riding their bikes to work in Midtown or Downtown, which are both only three miles away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in North Oak Park is $1,813 for a studio, $1,333 for one bedroom, $2,243 for two bedrooms, and $1,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Oak Park has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 319 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,813/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 577 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,333/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 929 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,243/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 667 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,989/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

98

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of North Oak Park - Sacramento, CA

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4 3 Reviews

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9 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

Specifically in my environment, its not the best. But it could be a whole lot worse

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument
  • California Native Plant Demonstration Garden
  • Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
  • California State Capitol Museum
  • Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.