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ZIP 95818

Pop. 22,581·Sacramento County·805th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,014/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$49
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95818 · $2,014
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,350
4 BR+
$3,870
Research median
$2,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,168/yr
At $2,014/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySacramento County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95818 (Sacramento, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 62.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,581
Median income
$118,196
Median age
40.5
Renters
45.9%
Age distribution
17%
22.4%
31.8%
17.2%
Under 1817%
18–3422.4%
35–5431.8%
55–6411.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
61%
19.4%
White61%
Black4.9%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian9.8%
Other5%
Education (25+)
23%
62.8%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma7%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+62.8%
Housing tenure
54.1%
45.9%
Owner54.1%
Renter45.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95818 in Sacramento, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,668 → $2,014
up 20.7%
Income
$97,982 → $118,196
up 20.6%
Population
22,423 → 22,581
up 0.7%
Renter share
43.2% → 45.9%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
61.9% → 62.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.5
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 95818 in Sacramento, CA has climbed by $346 per month, settling near $2,014 after starting the period at $1,668. Household income in the area moved from $97,982 to $118,196 across the same window, up 20.6% versus 2021. About 45.9% of households rent today, against 43.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 95818 in Sacramento, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95818 covers Sacramento, CA. The median rent here is $2,014/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($118,196/yr), ZIP 95818 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95818?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95818 (Sacramento, CA) is $2,014. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95818 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95818's median rent of $2,014/mo is $49 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95818 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95818 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #805 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,014/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95818?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,014/mo in ZIP 95818. The local median household income is $118,196/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95818?

Rent in ZIP 95818 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95818 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95818 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,014/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($118,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95818 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95818 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.9% of ZIP 95818 households are renters, while 54.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95818 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95818 compare to the rest of Sacramento?

ZIP 95818 is more affordable than Sacramento overall. At $2,014/mo, it's $57 below the Sacramento citywide median of $2,071/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95818 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95818 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,014/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 95818's median household income ($118,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95818 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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