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2301 Jefferson Blvd,
Sacramento, CA 95691
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Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,577/month.
Rent in Sacramento is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,577/month
Average Rent
660 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.8%
Change / Year
4,040
Available Apartments
Sacramento rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sacramento average $1,521 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sacramento average $1,577 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sacramento average $1,876 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sacramento average $2,424 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Sacramento, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $11 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento?
Based on current rent prices, Parkway-South Sacramento, Old North Sacramento and Florin are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento?
Based on current rent prices, 1200-1300 Q Street Dist, Med Center and Richmond Grove 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 River District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sacramento, CA?
Because the average rent in Sacramento is $1,577, you’ll want to make about $5,256 per month or $63,072 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 23.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sacramento is 37.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,521 - $2,424. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 60.3% more for utilities, and 33.4% 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.
View the Sacramento Area GuideStudio
$1,007/month
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One Bedroom
$1,251/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,862/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sacramento?
The average rent in Sacramento is $1,577 per month, which is 5.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Sacramento?
The average rent for a house in Sacramento, CA is $2,723 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Sacramento?
The average rent for a townhome in Sacramento, CA is $2,183 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Sacramento?
The average rent for a condo in Sacramento, CA is $1,630 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Sacramento?
Rents in Sacramento, CA are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $11 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Sacramento?
In Sacramento, CA, 31% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.