What's the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,850 per month, which is 4% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,850

0.0%No change month over month

-7.3%-$145 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,748

APARTMENTS

$1,635

HOUSES

$2,595

TOWNHOUSES

$2,090

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sacramento, CA at $1,635 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,595 per month. Townhomes average $2,090 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	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,975
All	$1,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sacramento, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,975 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,090
3 Bedrooms	$2,399
4 Bedrooms	$1,250
All	$2,090

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sacramento, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,090 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,399 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,475
2 Bedrooms	$1,880
3 Bedrooms	$2,425
4 Bedrooms	$1,022
All	$1,625

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sacramento, CA is $1,475 per month, followed by $1,880 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,425 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,022 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,695
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,595

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sacramento, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,695 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom house.