Average Rent in Sacramento, CA
25 apartment buildings, 205 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,284/mo
Cheapest
$1,155/mo
Properties
25
Units
205
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 25 properties in Sacramento, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sacramento, CA Rent Prices
All 25 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc.
4811 Chippendale Dr STE 402, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA
The Crossing At Wyndham
6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA
City Park Apartments
815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
The Woodlands Apartments
2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA
19J Midtown Apartments
1827 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
The Mod at Midtown Apartments
728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Clarendon House
1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc. 4811 Chippendale Dr STE 402, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA | $1,155 | $2,106 | $1.70 | 4.4 (460) | 19 |
| 2 | The Crossing At Wyndham 6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA | $1,285 | $1,572 | $2.19 | 3.8 (121) | 14 |
| 3 | City Park Apartments 815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,295 | $1,295 | $2.88 | 4.4 (36) | 1 |
| 4 | The Woodlands Apartments 2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA | $1,350 | $1,741 | $2.46 | 3.3 (462) | 10 |
| 5 | 19J Midtown Apartments 1827 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA | $1,440 | $1,769 | $4.39 | 4.4 (57) | 6 |
| 6 | The Mod at Midtown Apartments 728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,450 | $1,777 | $3.42 | 4.2 (43) | 11 |
| 7 | Clarendon House 1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA | $1,525 | $1,640 | $2.93 | 4.8 (59) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc.
4.4 (460)4811 Chippendale Dr STE 402, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA
The Crossing At Wyndham
3.8 (121)6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA
City Park Apartments
4.4 (36)815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
The Woodlands Apartments
3.3 (462)2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA
19J Midtown Apartments
4.4 (57)1827 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
The Mod at Midtown Apartments
4.2 (43)728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Sacramento, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,284 per month, based on 205 units across 25 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,155 at Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc. to $3,499 at Penthouses at Capitol Park Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,643/mo | $1,285/mo | 33 |
| 1 Bed | $2,181/mo | $1,345/mo | 92 |
| 2 Bed | $2,562/mo | $1,155/mo | 65 |
| 3 Bed | $3,257/mo | $2,295/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $2,578/mo | $2,395/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sacramento, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sacramento, CA averages $2,181/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,562/mo. At the local median household income of $83,753, that works out to 33% 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 35% 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
$91,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,284/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,155/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Sacramento, CA is $83,753 , about 24% 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) | $2,284 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,527/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.
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Nearby cities in California
How Sacramento, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sacramento, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +26% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +41% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | +11% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +20% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +47% | 21 |
| Escondido, CA | $2,788 | +22% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?
The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,284 per month, based on 205 units across 25 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sacramento, CA?
The lowest available rent in Sacramento, CA starts at $1,155 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Sacramento, CA average $2,181/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,345/mo across 92 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Sacramento, CA average $2,562/mo. Units start from $1,155/mo across 65 units currently listed.
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