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Apartments for Rent in Sacramento, CA

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Average rent in Sacramento, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sacramento is $2,103, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,488. Rent rates updated 4 days ago
Studio
$1,798
1 Bed
$2,103
2 Beds
$2,488
3+ Beds
$3,019
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Sacramento

Valley Hi - North Laguna

Valley Hi - North Laguna

What it’s like to live in Valley Hi - North Laguna

Valley Hi/North Laguna features family-friendly affordability in southern Sacramento. Rental homes typically include more yard space and square footage than similarly priced options closer to downtown. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center and shopping along Florin Road, creating practical convenience for households seeking value within Sacramento city limits.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Parkway

Parkway

What it’s like to live in Parkway

Political energy buzzes near the State Capitol, where renters spot legislators debating at Temple Coffee's espresso bar. Downsides include security checkpoints around the Governor's Mansion during sessions and lobbyist-filled happy hours.
Great for
Affluent Families
Luxury Renters
Professionals
Retirees
Neighborhood vibe
Suburban
Green Spaces
Family-Friendly
Upper Land Park

Upper Land Park

What it’s like to live in Upper Land Park

Leafy streets and historic charm characterize Upper Land Park, where classic Sacramento architecture sits minutes from downtown without the urban density. The neighborhood borders William Land Park with its zoo, golf course, and extensive recreation facilities creating unexpected green space within city limits. Apartment hunters discover Upper Land Park offers significantly better value than East Sacramento despite similar architectural character and tree canopy, with the added benefit of quick access to both downtown employment and Interstate 5.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Dog Owners
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Suburban
Green Spaces
Family-Friendly

Find an apartment for rent in Sacramento, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Sacramento, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 298 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Sacramento. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Sacramento is $1,798 for a studio, $2,103 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,488 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Sacramento apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Sacramento, CA apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

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Sacramento Rent Report: April 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List April 2025 Rent Report for Sacramento, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,664, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 1.4% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Sacramento rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Sacramento metro area and the nation as a whole.

Sacramento Renter Confidence Survey
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Sacramento ranks on:
C
Overall satisfaction
D
Safety and crime rate
D
Jobs and career opportunities
C
Recreational activities
C
Affordability
C+
Quality of schools
C
Social Life
B-
Weather
C
Commute time
D
State and local taxes
C+
Public transit
C
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Sacramento’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Sacramento renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories average or below average scores.

Key findings in Sacramento include the following:

• Sacramento renters gave their city a C overall. • The highest-rated category for Sacramento was weather (B-). • The areas of concern to Sacramento renters are safety and crime rate, jobs and career opportunities, and state and local taxes, which all received a D. • Millennial renters are unsatisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of F. • Sacramento earned similar scores to other nearby cities like Los Angeles (C+) and San Jose (C) but earned lower marks than San Diego (A-) and San Francisco (B+). • Sacramento earned similar scores to other cities nationwide, including Las Vegas, NV (C), Oklahoma City, OK (C+), and Albuquerque, NM (C).

The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

• "It’s very diverse and welcoming, and the weather is pretty good most of the time." – Anon. • "There’s always something to do, but parking downtown can be a pain." - Angelina • "I love that it’s an hour away from both the beach and the mountains. It has big city convenience and little city atmosphere." – Mary H. • "It’s not a very nice area, but it has pretty much everything you need and it’s not very expensive to live here." – Megan S.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Sacramento, CA

If you're thinking of moving to Sacramento, also known as The Tree City and "Sactown", you're not alone. Sacramento offers the promise of new job opportunities and a chance at the California dream. As the state capital, it's also likely where you'll end up if you work in government; there's approximately 75,000 state jobs in the Sacramento area. Maybe Sacramento doesn't host the Oscars, but the employment picture and the cultural distinctions and diversions alone make Sacramento riper than a California Valencia Orange for those on the move.

Sacramento's diverse neighborhoods offer a range of housing options to suit your lifestyle

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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