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Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

$1,565/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,565 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,469 per month for a studio, $1,565 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,871 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,423 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,469/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,565/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,871/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,423/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,300/month
301 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,072/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,640/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,067/month
1,915 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,724/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,795/month
843 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,023/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,567/month
1,367 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sacramento, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southgate Meadows
$1,408/month
563 Sq Ft
Florin
$1,419/month
560 Sq Ft
Parkway-South Sacramento
$1,423/month
631 Sq Ft
Parkway
$1,476/month
591 Sq Ft
Rosemont Downs
$1,486/month
685 Sq Ft
Woodcreek
$1,494/month
648 Sq Ft
Frates Ranch
$1,495/month
636 Sq Ft
Hillsdale
$1,510/month
700 Sq Ft
South Natomas
$1,522/month
648 Sq Ft
Arden Glen
$1,522/month
778 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento?

Based on current rent prices, Poverty Ridge Historic District, Winn Park and Willow Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Poverty Ridge Historic District
$2,514/month
734 Sq Ft
Winn Park
$2,397/month
732 Sq Ft
Willow Creek
$2,389/month
747 Sq Ft
South Side Historic District
$2,350/month
755 Sq Ft
1200-1300 Q Street Dist
$2,346/month
809 Sq Ft
Capitol Avenue
$2,281/month
715 Sq Ft
Elmhurst
$2,262/month
753 Sq Ft
Alkali Flat West Historic District
$2,261/month
672 Sq Ft
Capitol Park
$2,223/month
756 Sq Ft
Southern Pacific/Richards
$2,206/month
689 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
$2,078/month
683 Sq Ft
South Sacramento
$1,795/month
647 Sq Ft
Arden/Arcade
$1,571/month
665 Sq Ft
North Sacramento
$1,800/month
689 Sq Ft
River District
$2,006/month
666 Sq Ft
Midtown Sacramento
$2,100/month
655 Sq Ft
Capitol Park
$2,223/month
756 Sq Ft
Old Sacramento
$2,152/month
729 Sq Ft
Natomas Crossing
$2,145/month
736 Sq Ft
Pocket-Greenhaven
$1,908/month
739 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 $1,565, you’ll want to make about $5,216 per month or $62,592 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 23.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sacramento is 37.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,469 - $2,423. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 63.3% more for utilities, and 34.1% more for transportation.

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Sacramento, CA

Poverty Ridge Historic District

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Sacramento, CA 95811

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Studio - 2 Beds

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4170-4190 E Commerce Way,
Sacramento, CA 95834

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4337 Norwood Ave,
Sacramento, CA 95838

$1,495 - $1,995

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    Units

  • 245

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11 Communities in Sacramento
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    Units

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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