Average Rent in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento offers California living at a fraction of Bay Area prices. As the state capital, government jobs provide stability. The farm-to-fork food scene and proximity to Tahoe make it increasingly popular.
+0.5%YoY
Studio
$1,300
1-Bedroom
$1,550
2-Bedroom
$1,900
3-Bedroom
$2,350
Market Overview
Year-over-Year Change+0.5%
Vacancy Rate5.5%
Renter Population48%
Median Income$62,335/yr
Rent-to-Income Ratio29.8%
Cost of Living Index108 (US avg: 100)
Market Condition
Renter-Friendly
Market conditions favor renters. Good time to negotiate.
Tenant Protections
- California statewide rent cap (AB 1482): 5% + CPI max increase
- Just cause eviction protections
- Security deposit limited to 1 month rent
- 30-60 day notice for rent increases
Rent by Neighborhood in Sacramento
Midtown
Grid-style neighborhood with restaurants, bars, and walkability.
Walk Score: 85Safety: 6/10
1-Bed
$1,700
2-Bed
$2,100
3-Bed
$2,600
East Sacramento
Tree-lined streets with Fab 40s homes and McKinley Park.
Walk Score: 60Safety: 8/10
1-Bed
$1,600
2-Bed
$2,000
3-Bed
$2,500
Land Park
Family neighborhood near the zoo, Land Park, and Tower Theatre.
Walk Score: 50Safety: 8/10
1-Bed
$1,450
2-Bed
$1,800
3-Bed
$2,200
Oak Park
Revitalizing neighborhood with community gardens and local art.
Walk Score: 55Safety: 5/10
1-Bed
$1,300
2-Bed
$1,600
3-Bed
$2,000
Tips for Renting in Sacramento
- 1California rent cap applies: max 5% + inflation annually for older buildings
- 2Summer heat is extreme (100+ degrees) - verify AC and check utility costs
- 3Sacramento is 90 minutes from both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe
- 4Light rail connects suburbs to downtown - can save on parking costs
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