2 rentals in Sacramento
Sacramento is California's capital city at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," offering rich Gold Rush history and affordable housing compared to coastal cities.
Today, Sacramento has 2 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,800/mo, typically leasing in about 4 days. Families here choose from 21 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$1,960/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 2 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~4 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing has slowed 167% compared to 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Sacramento
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
199,401 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$2,800/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,094/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$6,979/mo
Sacramento
Typical rent costs about 40% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$112K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,700/mo to rent on average.
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