Average Rent in Sacramento, CA

Current Versus Historical Sacramento, CA Rents

Sacramento rentals average $1,310 for a studio rental to $2,848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $41 (-3.11%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,273. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.86%) year-over-year from $1,523 to $1,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $165 (9.02%) year-over-year from $1,830 to $1,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (5.80%) year-over-year from $2,415 to $2,555. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $106 (3.76%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $2,923. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.43	$1,273	$1,313 (-3.11%)	$1,750 (-27.27%)
1 BR	$2.33	$1,495	$1,523 (-1.86%)	$1,563 (-4.37%)
2 BR	$2.10	$1,995	$1,830 (9.02%)	$2,332 (-14.45%)
3 BR	$1.90	$2,555	$2,415 (5.80%)	$2,230 (14.57%)
4+ BR	$1.61	$2,923	$2,817 (3.76%)	$2,519 (16.01%)

Historical Rents in Sacramento, CA

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Top Cities Near Sacramento

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Sacramento. The average rent in Sacramento is currently $1,950 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arden-Arcade, CA, with an average rent of $1,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Sacramento, CA is Davis, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,450 per month.

Let's compare Sacramento, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Sacramento, CA is 38.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Sacramento, CA are about 3.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Sacramento, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arden-Arcade, CA	N/A	$1,300	$1,550	$1,450
Davis, CA	$1,613	$1,995	$2,295	$2,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Sacramento

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Sacramento

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,795. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Sacramento, CA. It's average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,795, Sacramento, CA is the most expensive county by Sacramento, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Sacramento, CA is 1.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sacramento, CA is 3.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sacramento, CA is 11.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sacramento, CA	$1,295	$1,449	$1,763	$1,795

Top Zipcodes Near Sacramento

There is one zipcode in or near Sacramento, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,513.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Sacramento, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
95816, Sacramento, CA	$1,200	$1,495	$2,075	$1,513

Frequently Asked Questions - Sacramento Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Sacramento, CA apartments for rent is approximately $1,795. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Sacramento, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Sacramento, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,310 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Sacramento.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $2.33. There are a total of 119 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sacramento.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 87 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sacramento.

How have rent prices in Sacramento, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Sacramento, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Sacramento, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Sacramento, CA is around $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.