What's the average rent in Sacramento, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Sacramento, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Sacramento, CA is $1,954 per month, which is 1% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,954

0.2%$4 increase month-over-month

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

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,861

APARTMENTS

$2,025

HOUSES

$2,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,395

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sacramento, CA at $2,025 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,600 per month. Townhomes average $2,395 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,499
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$1,950

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sacramento, CA is $1,499 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,395
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$2,395

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sacramento, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,395 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,495
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,050
All	$1,650

As of October 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, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,050 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,650
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sacramento, CA is $1,600 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom house.