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Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

$1,564/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,564 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 $1,475 per month for a studio, $1,564 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,869 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,428 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,475/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,564/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,869/month
911 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,428/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,313/month
459 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,070/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,756/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,982/month
1,836 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,554/month
497 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,933/month
870 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,399/month
1,767 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,042/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,608/month
1,461 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sacramento, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $19 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sacramento, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
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, Parkway-South Sacramento, Florin and Parkway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sacramento.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Parkway-South Sacramento
$1,351/month
609 Sq Ft
Florin
$1,425/month
573 Sq Ft
Parkway
$1,465/month
610 Sq Ft
Del Paso Manor
$1,516/month
699 Sq Ft
Hillsdale
$1,518/month
711 Sq Ft
South Natomas
$1,574/month
646 Sq Ft
Frates Ranch
$1,577/month
637 Sq Ft
Rosemont
$1,580/month
681 Sq Ft
Newton Booth
$1,734/month
632 Sq Ft
Campus Commons
$1,744/month
644 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento?

Based on current rent prices, 1200-1300 Q Street Dist, Capitol Park and Metro Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sacramento.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
1200-1300 Q Street Dist
$2,402/month
756 Sq Ft
Capitol Park
$2,253/month
753 Sq Ft
Metro Center
$2,196/month
817 Sq Ft
Old Sacramento
$2,187/month
725 Sq Ft
Natomas Crossing
$2,176/month
730 Sq Ft
Cesar Chavez Park
$2,170/month
736 Sq Ft
Med Center
$2,165/month
584 Sq Ft
Upper Land Park
$2,153/month
673 Sq Ft
Johnson Business Park
$2,139/month
648 Sq Ft
Southside Park
$2,139/month
662 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 North Sacramento .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Sacramento
$2,072/month
679 Sq Ft
South Sacramento
$1,779/month
668 Sq Ft
North Sacramento
$1,790/month
683 Sq Ft
Midtown Sacramento
$2,083/month
662 Sq Ft
River District
$2,027/month
659 Sq Ft
Capitol Park
$2,253/month
753 Sq Ft
Old Sacramento
$2,187/month
725 Sq Ft
RP Sports Complex
$2,031/month
762 Sq Ft
Natomas Crossing
$2,176/month
730 Sq Ft
Pocket-Greenhaven
$1,888/month
803 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 $1,564, you’ll want to make about $5,213 per month or $62,556 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 $1,475 - $2,428. 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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How does Sacramento, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Parkway-South Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

1200-1300 Q Street Dist

Sacramento, CA

Studio
$979/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,243/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,853/month
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1900 3rd St,
Sacramento, CA 95811

$1,630 - $2,999

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4170-4190 E Commerce Way,
Sacramento, CA 95834

$2,050 - $3,300

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The Edge

6500 47th St,
Sacramento, CA 95823

$1,350 - $1,800

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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.

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