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Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

$1,567/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,567 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Sacramento rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sacramento, you can expect to pay about $1,484 per month for a studio, $1,567 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,864 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,406 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,484/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,567/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,864/month
911 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,406/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,262/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,213/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,616/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,028/month
2,012 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,437/month
609 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,948/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,956/month
1,410 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sacramento, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento?

Based on current rent prices, Florin, Parkway-South Sacramento and Beyerford Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Florin
$1,329/month
577 Sq Ft
Parkway-South Sacramento
$1,371/month
643 Sq Ft
Beyerford Heights
$1,444/month
859 Sq Ft
Arden Glen
$1,448/month
750 Sq Ft
Southgate Meadows
$1,467/month
602 Sq Ft
Valley Hi North
$1,470/month
603 Sq Ft
Del Paso Manor
$1,491/month
741 Sq Ft
Parkway
$1,493/month
592 Sq Ft
Arden/Arcade
$1,497/month
655 Sq Ft
Hillsdale
$1,510/month
726 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento?

Based on current rent prices, R Street Historic District, 1200-1300 Q Street Dist and Summerfield South are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
R Street Historic District
$2,662/month
765 Sq Ft
1200-1300 Q Street Dist
$2,657/month
821 Sq Ft
Summerfield South
$2,472/month
837 Sq Ft
Upper Land Park
$2,471/month
643 Sq Ft
South Side Historic District
$2,467/month
731 Sq Ft
Poverty Ridge Historic District
$2,444/month
719 Sq Ft
Southside Park
$2,413/month
659 Sq Ft
Laguna Verde
$2,410/month
841 Sq Ft
Richmond Grove
$2,399/month
730 Sq Ft
Laguna Creek
$2,335/month
814 Sq Ft

Which Sacramento neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sacramento with the most apartments available are Downtown Sacramento, South Sacramento and Arden/Arcade .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Sacramento
$2,229/month
711 Sq Ft
South Sacramento
$1,932/month
673 Sq Ft
Arden/Arcade
$1,497/month
655 Sq Ft
North Sacramento
$1,825/month
692 Sq Ft
River District
$2,128/month
710 Sq Ft
Midtown Sacramento
$2,221/month
718 Sq Ft
Capitol Park
$2,258/month
762 Sq Ft
Old Sacramento
$2,285/month
719 Sq Ft
Natomas Crossing
$2,175/month
748 Sq Ft
RP Sports Complex
$2,090/month
763 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sacramento, CA?

Because the average rent in Sacramento is $1,567, you’ll want to make about $5,223 per month or $62,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sacramento, CA is 24.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sacramento is 37.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,484 - $2,406. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 69.0% more for utilities, and 39.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Florin

Sacramento, CA

R Street Historic District

Sacramento, CA

Studio
$1,321/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,536/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,526/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,661/month
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$2,050 - $3,300

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Sacramento, CA 95842

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2205 Natomas Park Dr,
Sacramento, CA 95833

$2,180 - $4,145

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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