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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Sacramento is $2,084 per month, a 5.49% decrease from last years average of $2,205.

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

In Downtown Sacramento, studios rent for $1,727 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,963 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,535 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 698 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: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Sacramento is $2,084, a 5.49% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,205.

Studio Apartments at $1,727 offer the most budget-friendly option with 509 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,963, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,535 offer 1,051 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,084	759 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,727	509 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,963	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,535	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 5.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,205 to $2,084.

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?

Woodbine $1,238/month

Old North Sacramento $1,334/month

Houser $1,353/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,884/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Sacramento?

Metro Center $2,360/month

Gateway West $2,413/month

Natomas Crossing $2,463/month

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

Average Rent in Sacramento, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Natomas Crossing	$2,463
Gateway West	$2,413
Metro Center	$2,360
Midtown - Winn Park - Capital	$2,334
Natomas Park	$2,265
Woodlake	$2,189
Richmond Grove	$2,185
RP - Sports Complex	$2,176
Wilhaggin	$2,168
Southside Park	$2,137
Sundance Lake	$2,091
Downtown Sacramento	$2,084
Natomas Corporate Center	$2,039
Pocket	$2,025
Greenhaven	$2,012
Boulevard Park	$2,004
Village 5	$1,983
Southern Pacific - Richards	$1,981
Willowcreek	$1,914
Campus	$1,879
Point West	$1,860
Kirkland Place	$1,798
Green Tree	$1,785
College - Glen	$1,784
Pavilions Place	$1,772
South Natomas	$1,757
Valley Hi - North Laguna	$1,747
Hurley Place	$1,736
Timberlake	$1,726
Arden Estates	$1,706
Bell Arden	$1,698
Folsom Estates	$1,693
South Land Park	$1,690
Whisperwoods	$1,653
Sierra Meadows	$1,653
Patrician Plaza	$1,625
Hillsdale	$1,615
Arden Manor	$1,614
Parkway Estates	$1,598
Belmont	$1,575
Evergreen Estates	$1,569
Overbrook	$1,538
Country Place	$1,537
Bella Villa	$1,530
Bohemian Village	$1,504
Parkway	$1,498
Country Club Cove	$1,485
Wright Terrace	$1,460
Bowling Green	$1,448
Park Hills Estates	$1,433
Fredericksville	$1,394
Houser	$1,353
Old North Sacramento	$1,334
Woodbine	$1,238

Sacramento | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Sacramento is 22% higher than in Arden Estates

$2,084

Downtown Sacramento rent is the same as Sacramento average

Average Rent $2,084

$1,706

Arden Estates rent is 18% lower than Sacramento average

Average Rent $1,706

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.