← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Sacramento, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Sacramento, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,056
1-year change
+1.2%
3-year change
+6.5%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.7%
Rents in Sacramento rose +1.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Sacramento, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,056 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,052 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,047 |
| May 2026 | $2,040 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,033 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,025 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,021 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,021 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,026 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,029 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,033 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,033 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,031 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,024 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,019 |
| May 2025 | $2,009 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,003 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,996 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,989 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,986 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,986 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,989 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,986 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,982 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,977 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,970 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,969 |
| May 2024 | $1,961 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,954 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,936 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,927 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,920 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,919 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,925 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,929 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,934 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,931 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,620 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,790 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 95660 | $2,234 | +4.3% |
| 95811 | $1,938 | +2.3% |
| 95814 | $2,013 | −2.2% |
| 95815 | $2,059 | −0.7% |
| 95816 | $1,874 | +1.9% |
| 95817 | $2,169 | +1.0% |
| 95818 | $1,867 | −0.5% |
| 95819 | $2,438 | +5.2% |
| 95820 | $2,203 | +3.5% |
| 95821 | $1,599 | +2.0% |
| 95822 | $2,089 | +3.3% |
| 95823 | $2,075 | +3.2% |
| 95824 | $1,582 | −1.4% |
| 95825 | $1,667 | +0.9% |
| 95826 | $1,877 | +1.3% |
| 95829 | $2,848 | +7.2% |
| 95831 | $2,182 | +2.5% |
| 95833 | $2,289 | +0.4% |
| 95834 | $2,448 | +1.0% |
| 95835 | $2,718 | +0.5% |
| 95838 | $2,133 | +4.4% |
| 95841 | $1,769 | −1.5% |
| 95842 | $1,915 | +2.7% |
| 95864 | $2,258 | +3.5% |
Negotiating a renewal in Sacramento
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Sacramento, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.2% to +7.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.