Average Rent in Sacramento, CA
23 apartment buildings, 227 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,395/mo
City Park Apartments
Properties
23
tracked daily
Units
227
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 23 properties in Sacramento, CA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sacramento, CA Rent Prices
All 23 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
City Park Apartments
815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
The Crossing At Wyndham
6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA
Clarendon House
1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
1801L
1123 18th St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
The Mod at Midtown Apartments
728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
800 J Lofts
800 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
The Woodlands Apartments
2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Park Apartments 815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,395 | $1,984 | $2.26 | 4.4 (36) | 11 |
| 2 | The Crossing At Wyndham 6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA | $1,400 | $1,542 | $2.42 | 3.8 (121) | 8 |
| 3 | Clarendon House 1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,525 | $1,700 | $2.82 | 4.8 (59) | 5 |
| 4 | 1801L 1123 18th St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA | $1,613 | $2,075 | $3.74 | 4.6 (126) | 6 |
| 5 | The Mod at Midtown Apartments 728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,630 | $1,630 | $4.97 | 4.2 (43) | 1 |
| 6 | 800 J Lofts 800 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,637 | $2,139 | $2.37 | 4.3 (177) | 21 |
| 7 | The Woodlands Apartments 2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA | $1,725 | $1,891 | $2.44 | 3.3 (462) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
City Park Apartments
4.4 (36)815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
The Crossing At Wyndham
3.8 (121)6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA
Clarendon House
4.8 (59)1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
1801L
4.6 (126)1123 18th St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
The Mod at Midtown Apartments
4.2 (43)728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
800 J Lofts
4.3 (177)800 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
By Area
Sacramento, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Sacramento, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,355 per month, based on 227 units across 23 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,395 at City Park Apartments to $5,125 at 1430 Q Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,074/mo | $1,400/mo | 85 |
| 1 Bed | $2,214/mo | $1,395/mo | 78 |
| 2 Bed | $2,842/mo | $1,635/mo | 56 |
| 3 Bed | $3,295/mo | $2,346/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Sacramento, CA apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.9M in rental revenue per month ($34M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Press at Midtown Quarter Apartments | $620K/mo | $2,636 / $2,450 | 91% | 277 |
| 2.The Mansion | $500K/mo | $2,218 / $2,907 | 93% | 186 |
| 3.800 J Lofts | $466K/mo | $2,139 / $2,285 | 91% | 225 |
| 4.The Crossing At Wyndham | $427K/mo | $1,542 / $1,542 | 97% | 285 |
| 5.Envoy Apartments | $294K/mo | 85% | 153 | |
| 2 more estimated buildings | $549K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Sacramento, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sacramento, CA averages $2,214/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,842/mo. At the local median household income of $83,753, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sacramento, CA at $1,694/mo. The current tracked market average runs 39% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sacramento, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Sacramento
Demand in the Sacramento rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- State of California
- Sutter Health
- UC Davis Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Intel
Mean one-way commute in Sacramento, CA is 26 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sacramento, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$94,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,355/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,395/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Sacramento, CA is $83,753 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sacramento, CA
Overall prices in Sacramento, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sacramento, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,355 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,598/mo |
Population
524,802
Median household income
$83,753
Census median rent
$1,694/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
35.7
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Sacramento, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sacramento, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,990 | +27% | +3.8% | 48 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,893 | +23% | -0.1% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,395 | +44% | +2.5% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,525 | +7% | +0.6% | 26 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,335 | -1% | +1.1% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,735 | +59% | +4.6% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?
The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,355 per month, based on 227 units across 23 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Sacramento, CA?
The median asking rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,229 per month, computed from 227 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,355/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sacramento, CA?
The lowest available rent in Sacramento, CA starts at $1,395 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento, CA average $2,214/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,395/mo across 78 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Sacramento, CA average $2,842/mo. Units start from $1,635/mo across 56 units currently listed.
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