What's the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,950 per month, which is about the same as the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,950

2.1%$40 increase month-over-month

-2.3%-$45 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,790

APARTMENTS

$1,991

HOUSES

$2,695

TOWNHOUSES

$2,300

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sacramento, CA at $1,991 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,695 per month. Townhomes average $2,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,875
3 Bedrooms	$2,690
4 Bedrooms	$3,050
All	$1,950

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sacramento, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,875 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,690 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,050 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,067
3 Bedrooms	$2,695
4 Bedrooms	$1,050
All	$2,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sacramento, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,067 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,695 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,050 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,595
4 Bedrooms	$2,665
All	$1,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA is $1,495 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,665 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,695
4 Bedrooms	$3,050
All	$2,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sacramento, CA is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,695 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,050 for a 4 bedroom house.