Sacramento, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,071
1-year change
+3.8%
$75/mo
5-year change
+20.9%
$358/mo
10-year change
+74.0%
$881/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Sacramento

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,066/mo0.0%
2016$1,164/mo+9.2%+9.2%
2017$1,299/mo+11.6%+21.9%
2018$1,385/mo+6.6%+29.9%
2019$1,473/mo+6.4%+38.2%
2020$1,547/mo+5.0%+45.1%
2021$1,670/mo+8.0%+56.7%
2022$1,850/mo+10.8%+73.5%
2023$1,900/mo+2.7%+78.2%
2024$1,942/mo+2.2%+82.2%
2025$1,983/mo+2.1%+86.0%
2026$2,020/mo+1.9%+89.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Sacramento changed since 2015?

Median rent in Sacramento, CA was $1,050 in 2015-01 and is $2,071 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,021 per month over 11 years.

How much has Sacramento rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Sacramento, CA has changed +20.9% ($358 per month). The current median is $2,071.

What has rent in Sacramento done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Sacramento, CA has changed +74.0% ($881 per month). It is now $2,071.

Is rent in Sacramento going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Sacramento, CA has increased +3.8% ($75/mo). Current median: $2,071.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.