What's the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,900 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

-4.8%-$95 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,740

APARTMENTS

$1,645

HOUSES

$2,675

TOWNHOUSES

$2,154

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sacramento, CA at $1,645 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,675 per month. Townhomes average $2,154 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,595
4 Bedrooms	$3,050
All	$1,895

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sacramento, CA is $1,495 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,050 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,665
All	$2,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sacramento, CA is $1,750 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,665 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,650

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA is $1,450 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,295
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$2,600

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sacramento, CA is $1,759 per month, followed by $2,295 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom house.