Average Rent in West Sacramento, CA
3 apartment buildings, 14 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,362/mo
Cheapest
$1,550/mo
Properties
3
Units
14
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in West Sacramento, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
West Sacramento, CA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
805 Riverfront Apartments
805 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA
Capitol Yards
777 5th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA
850 on the Avenue
850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 805 Riverfront Apartments 805 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA | $1,550 | $2,102 | -- | 4.4 (69) | 4 |
| 2 | Capitol Yards 777 5th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA | $1,880 | $2,466 | $2.70 | 4.2 (214) | 10 |
| 3 | 850 on the Avenue 850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (157) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
805 Riverfront Apartments
4.4 (69)805 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA
Capitol Yards
4.2 (214)777 5th St, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA
850 on the Avenue
4 (157)850 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605, USA
West Sacramento, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in West Sacramento, CA is $2,362 per month, based on 14 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,550 at 805 Riverfront Apartments to $1,880 at Capitol Yards.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,145/mo | $1,880/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $2,115/mo | $1,550/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $2,783/mo | $2,700/mo | 3 |
| 3 Bed | $3,450/mo | $3,450/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in West Sacramento, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in West Sacramento, CA averages $2,115/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,783/mo. At the local median household income of $90,791, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in West Sacramento, CA at $1,568/mo. The current tracked market average runs 51% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in West Sacramento, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Sacramento, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$94,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,362/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,550/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in West Sacramento, CA is $90,791 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Sacramento, CA
Overall prices in West Sacramento, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Sacramento, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,362 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,605/mo |
Population
54,496
Median household income
$90,791
Census median rent
$1,568/mo
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Median age
34.6
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How West Sacramento, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs West Sacramento, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +22% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +36% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -3% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | +7% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +16% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +42% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Sacramento, CA?
The average rent in West Sacramento, CA is $2,362 per month, based on 14 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in West Sacramento, CA?
The lowest available rent in West Sacramento, CA starts at $1,550 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Sacramento, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in West Sacramento, CA average $2,115/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Sacramento, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in West Sacramento, CA average $2,783/mo. Units start from $2,700/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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