What is the average apartment size in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?

The average size for a Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA apartment is 759 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Sacramento?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Sacramento is $2,120 per month, a 3.81% decrease from last years average of $2,204.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Sacramento?

In Downtown Sacramento, studios rent for $1,668 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,013 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,640 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Sacramento?

The typical apartment in Downtown Sacramento offers about 759 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Sacramento?

Studio apartments in Downtown Sacramento average 509 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 697 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,051 sq. ft.

Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Sacramento?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Sacramento ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Sacramento?

In Downtown Sacramento, 89% of households rent while 11% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Sacramento is $2,120, a 3.81% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,204.

Studio Apartments at $1,668 offer the most budget-friendly option with 509 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 697 square feet for $2,013, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,640 offer 1,051 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,120	759 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,668	509 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,013	697 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,640	1,051 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA have decreased by 3.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,204 to $2,120.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?

4,072 or 89% of the households in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA are renter-occupied while 516 or 11% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Sacramento?

Old North Sacramento $1,342/month

Fredericksville $1,368/month

Evergreen Estates $1,416/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,882/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Sacramento?

Gateway West $2,389/month

Natomas Crossing $2,523/month

CSUS $4,006/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Sacramento, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
CSUS	$4,006
Natomas Crossing	$2,523
Gateway West	$2,389
Midtown - Winn Park - Capital	$2,283
RP - Sports Complex	$2,239
Richmond Grove	$2,232
Southside Park	$2,124
Natomas Corporate Center	$2,121
Downtown Sacramento	$2,108
Wilhaggin	$2,092
Sundance Lake	$2,083
Pocket	$1,994
Village 5	$1,980
Boulevard Park	$1,967
Point West	$1,936
Willowcreek	$1,922
Pavilions Place	$1,889
Campus	$1,843
Green Tree	$1,802
Timberlake	$1,768
Hurley Place	$1,763
Kirkland Place	$1,760
Valley Hi - North Laguna	$1,759
South Natomas	$1,736
College - Glen	$1,728
Bell Arden	$1,709
Arden Estates	$1,705
Sierra Meadows	$1,702
Whisperwoods	$1,656
Patrician Plaza	$1,648
Hillsdale	$1,646
Arden Manor	$1,600
Parkway Estates	$1,597
Park Hills Estates	$1,577
Belmont	$1,554
Overbrook	$1,548
Parkway	$1,544
Pelisades Sierra Oaks	$1,493
Evergreen Estates	$1,416
Fredericksville	$1,368
Old North Sacramento	$1,342

Sacramento | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Sacramento is 24% higher than in Arden Estates

$2,108

Downtown Sacramento rent is 1% lower than Sacramento average

Average Rent $2,108

$1,705

Arden Estates rent is 20% lower than Sacramento average

Average Rent $1,705

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Sacramento apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.