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Average Rent in Sacramento, CA

24 apartment buildings, 205 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,358/mo

market average

Cheapest

$1,330/mo

The Crossing At Wyndham

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24

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Units

205

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 24 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 24 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.8 (121)

The Crossing At Wyndham

6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA

From $1,330/mo
Avg $1,609 8 units
#2 4.4 (460)

Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc.

4811 Chippendale Dr STE 402, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA

From $1,345/mo
Avg $2,127 20 units
#3 4.4 (36)

City Park Apartments

815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,395/mo
Avg $1,857 11 units
#4 3.3 (462)

The Woodlands Apartments

2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA

From $1,499/mo
Avg $1,759 9 units
#5 4.8 (59)

Clarendon House

1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,624/mo
Avg $1,744 4 units
#6 4.3 (177)

800 J Lofts

800 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,682/mo
Avg $2,256 6 units
#7 4.2 (43)

The Mod at Midtown Apartments

728 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,694/mo
Avg $1,694 1 units

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The Crossing At Wyndham apartments in Sacramento, CA

The Crossing At Wyndham

3.8 (121)

6808 Wyndham Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA

From $1,330/mo
8 units
Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc. apartments in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Delta Property Management, Inc.

4.4 (460)

4811 Chippendale Dr STE 402, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA

From $1,345/mo
20 units
City Park Apartments apartments in Sacramento, CA

City Park Apartments

4.4 (36)

815 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,395/mo
11 units
The Woodlands Apartments apartments in Sacramento, CA

The Woodlands Apartments

3.3 (462)

2025 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833, USA

From $1,499/mo
9 units
Clarendon House apartments in Sacramento, CA

Clarendon House

4.8 (59)

1128 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,624/mo
4 units
800 J Lofts apartments in Sacramento, CA

800 J Lofts

4.3 (177)

800 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

From $1,682/mo
6 units

Sacramento, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,358 per month, based on 205 units across 24 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,330 at The Crossing At Wyndham to $3,499 at Penthouses at Capitol Park Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,209/mo $1,330/mo 59
1 Bed $2,212/mo $1,345/mo 76
2 Bed $2,559/mo $1,395/mo 54
3 Bed $3,000/mo $2,295/mo 13
4 Bed $2,578/mo $2,395/mo 3

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 20 buildings we can estimate generate about $7.4M in rental revenue per month ($88M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Est. Occupancy Units
1.Sutter Green Apartments $1.1M/mo 94% 498
2.Tanzanite Homes $705K/mo 96% 246
3.The Press at Midtown Quarter Apartments $648K/mo 95% 277
4.The A.J. Apartments $591K/mo 97% 258
5.The Mod at Midtown Apartments $499K/mo 100% 276

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. 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 $2,212/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,559/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 $2,358/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 ($1,330/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/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) $2,358
Utilities $574
Groceries $567
Transportation $1,368
Healthcare $667
Other goods and services $1,068
Estimated total $6,601/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 $2,973 +26% 42
Anaheim, CA $2,793 +18% 31
San Diego, CA $3,164 +34% 26
Riverside, CA $2,529 +7% 24
Antioch, CA $2,342 -1% 21
Oakland, CA $3,577 +52% 19

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

The average rent in Sacramento, CA is $2,358 per month, based on 205 units across 24 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sacramento, CA?

The lowest available rent in Sacramento, CA starts at $1,330 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 $2,212/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,345/mo across 76 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Sacramento, CA average $2,559/mo. Units start from $1,395/mo across 54 units currently listed.

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