Top 10 Most Expensive Zip Codes to Rent in Sacramento [June 2024]

Want to avoid the most expensive areas to rent in Sacramento and reduce your cost of living?  If so, we have good news. Recently released data by RentHub and RentCafe show a slight decline in rents since our last review of apartment rents in the Sacramento region.  In this article, we summarize the average cost to rent an apartment in the greater Sacramento region so you can find the best deal.

If you are looking to rent a home instead of an apartment, adjust the monthly rent number upwards. Even though these numbers are based on apartment rents, you can still get an idea of where rents are the most affordable in the city. If you’re looking to avoid most expensive zip codes to rent, then scroll down to our most affordable places to rent below. You may also want to look at our Top 10 Places to Live in Sacramento to review the desirability of these neighborhoods.

We looked at the data and broke down 30 different zip codes by price range. The Top 10 most expensive. The Top 10 most affordable and the 10 mid range neighborhoods to consider when looking to rent a home.

Top 10 most expensive zip codes to rent in Sacramento

Starting off at #1 most expensive zip code to rent is Granite Bay. This affluent neighborhood is snuggled between Interstate 80 and Folsom Lake, so it provides a lot of benefits.  Continually in the top 10 are also El Dorado Hills and Folsom.  These two cities are bedroom communities for Intel employees and the employees often have lots of income or are here on temporary, short term projects.

Top 10 most affordable zip codes to rent in Sacramento

If you are looking for a pleasant and affordable neighborhood, consider the following areas. Bear in mind that prices are only averages. For nicer streets or complexes you will likely pay more than the average number below.

Mid price range zip codes to rent in Sacramento

Moving up the price scale, these last 10 zip codes cover the mid range priced neighborhoods.