Average Rent in Sacramento, CA

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Current Versus Historical Sacramento, CA Rents

Sacramento rentals average $1,618 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,973 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,195, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $504 (-28.00%) year-over-year from $1,799 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $270 (-14.29%) year-over-year from $1,888 to $1,618. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-7.71%) year-over-year from $2,194 to $2,025. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $304 (-11.93%) year-over-year from $2,549 to $2,245. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $413 (-13.95%) year-over-year from $2,963 to $2,550. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.65	$1,618	$1,888 (-14.29%)	$1,468 (10.26%)
2 BR	$27.30	$2,025	$2,194 (-7.71%)	$1,906 (6.25%)
3 BR	$20.06	$2,245	$2,549 (-11.93%)	$2,423 (-7.36%)
4+ BR	$16.86	$2,550	$2,963 (-13.95%)	$2,766 (-7.82%)

Historical Rents in Sacramento, CA

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Top Cities Near Sacramento

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Top Neighborhoods Near Sacramento

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Top Counties Near Sacramento

There are a total of 1 counties located by Sacramento, CA. One county in the area is Sacramento, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,098. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Sacramento, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,098. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,098, Sacramento, CA is the most expensive county by Sacramento, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sacramento, CA is 15.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sacramento, CA is 4.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sacramento, CA	$1,295	$1,372	$1,950	$2,098

Top Zipcodes Near Sacramento

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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 $2,195. 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 one bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,618 and an average price per square feet of $28.65. There are a total of 7 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 $2,045 and an average price per square feet of $27.30. There are a total of 17 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 -0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Sacramento, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Sacramento, CA is around $1,756/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.