Kinect at Southport
2301 Jefferson Blvd,
Sacramento, CA 95691
$1,599 - $3,049
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA
What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?
$1,566/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,566 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Sacramento rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sacramento, you can expect to pay about $1,493 per month for a studio, $1,566 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 $2,424 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sacramento, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $23 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 May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
23%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
29%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento?
Based on current rent prices, Parkway-South Sacramento, Florin and Parkway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento?
Based on current rent prices, 1200-1300 Q Street Dist, Capitol Park and Southside Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento.
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Which Sacramento neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sacramento with the most apartments available are Downtown Sacramento, South Sacramento and North Sacramento .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sacramento, CA?
Because the average rent in Sacramento is $1,566, you’ll want to make about $5,220 per month or $62,640 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 $1,493 - $2,424. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 63.3% more for utilities, and 34.1% more for transportation.
How does Sacramento, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sacramento, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$979/month
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One Bedroom
$1,244/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,853/month
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.