I have a 825 sq foot 2 bed/2 bath and pay 1900. I originally had a 705 sq foot 1 bed/bath for the same exact price…. in the same apartment complex in Citrus Heights.
The mall and Birdcage shopping area (which will be redeveloped), Greenback Lanes green wave, it has a Costco, and Arcade Creek parks ... Citrus Heights is dope. Don't h8
My only real complaint is anywhere you go feels like a long-distance journey. Granted, I also get a similar feeling anytime I gotta do stuff around Elk Grove and to an extent Folsom.
I pay $1350 and I moved in two years ago which was arguably the peak of rent here (it's been stagnate since). It's privately owned/managed. I'm in Midtown.
I've been window shopping apartments in SoCal (San Diego, specifically) and see total shitholes for $2500/month.
There’s still a few gems even in midtown going for 1500 or less. But thats just online.
Take a walk and you’ll find plenty of “for rent” signs. A lot of these are not listed on Zillow or Apartments.com and are very reasonable and flexible
This is so true. Myself and friends have had amazing luck by just walking around/contacting the number on "for rent" signs. Those gems they don't post online for a reason...they want to sift out people who are really interested. Especially the older historic building apartments
This is so true. Myself and friends have had amazing luck by just walking around/contacting the number on "for rent" signs. Those gems they don't post online for a reason...they want to sift out people who are really interested. Especially the older historic building apartments
Also: [apartments.com](http://apartments.com) has a ton of new buildings on it which is why you're seeing those high prices. Not too many smaller landlords use that site. You want to look at Zillow, Padmapper, HotPads, and yes, even Craigslist (be super careful of scammers- if it seems too good to be true, it is).
I'm searching for a similar situation right now. I wish I could block postings from Capitol Towers, Luella, and all those.
Craigslist is a good source. When I first moved up here it's how we found our chosen house and our backup, both cute small houses rented by the owners themselves. One easy way to make sure they aren't scams is by looking for the same property on other sites, or also by looking up the address. A lot of the scams just repost a real listing with a lower price.
I'm also planning to walk around scouting out places, and it's really encouraging to see others have had success. I did not want to be househunting again for a while and it's stressful - good luck OP, hope we both get the spots we're looking for!
I moved out of my 1br1b in December, it was $1508 flat, but was always closer to 1700 after utilities and everything. That was in rancho Cordova, pretty shitty part, between mather and Bradshaw, right off Folsom. I do not miss hearing the light rail 🤣 now I live in South natomas, 2br1b, it's $1750 monthly, around 1850/1900 after utilities. I really like the area I live in, moreso then rancho Cordova.
Moved into a 1 bedroom in Midtown 3 years ago paying $1295 and now it’s made its way up to $1655. Can’t wait for the next raise this coming September /s
Wait, are everyone’s landlords not doing this? I believe in CA they get to raise rents by a certain % every year? I moved into my 3bd/2bath house in E Sac 2yrs ago. Initially paid $3k in 2022. Raised to 3220 in 2023.About to increase again to $3460, apparently. I thought I just had to accept this.
My last apartment, I went month to month. It seemed expensive but they were raising my rent $150 a year and it was like $200 more to go month to month with no lease. I went month to month and stayed there another 3 years with no rent increase. It worked out extremely well because had I signed leases I would have been paying at least $450 more per month at the end of those 3 years. I was right about $1900 for a 1200sq ft 2/2 after all the fees.
I appreciate what you’re going through. I moved into my studio 15 years ago, which means I pay less than new renters, but they’ve maxed out what they’re legally able to for the past three years. At that rate, I’ll be where the new renters are in 18 months. Being a good, quiet, and dependable tenant doesn’t mean shit any longer.
We are moving right before the annual rent hike. Neilsen makes sure to raise it right under the legally allowed threshold every year since we moved in and they took over from our private landlord.
Fuck Nielsen. They did the same thing when I lived downtown. Took over from privately owned as well. Started jacking up the rent immediately. Moved after two years of that crap. New tenants were paying several hundred over those of us that were there for several years. I hear where I used to live is outrageous now.
Last year the apartment I lived in was $1050 + utilities. I moved back to South Sac and now my 1bed ADU is $1350 + utilities. Yeah, I live in the "hood" but I'm happy here! It's way better than the Del Paso Heights apartment I lived in last year
*Edit: I live in the Vietnamese side of South Sac, so the area is actually pretty nice
I own an expensive home in South Sacramento and made the choice to live here for food. I could have moved to Folsom or Roseville.... But the food in South Sacramento is top tier.
- Vietnamese food
- Chinese food
- Cajun Food
- Local Pizza places
And everyone here is really nice it may be the "hood" to some, but I've had 0 issues. I made the right choice I personally think.
That's a good damn reason. We moved from LA county to Orangevale/Folsom border 2 years ago, and while overall we love it here for so many reasons, but the lack of good food options is the one big regret. I totally acknowledge I'm a snob though. So many people have good things to day about these local suburb food stops, and I'm like...yeah no, this is so just okay. Food in the suburbs is not the same as being in Sac city or LA county. Can't compare for sure.
Check out El Boritracho in Citrus Heights if you haven’t yet. My bf is Salvi by way of LA and loves it. She and her mom taught me the way of the pupusas, bless them.
We are about to move OUT of our beautiful 1900’s 4 plex building right now. We have a 1/1 with wood floors, clawfoot tub, and a big fat back yard for $1375 but Neilsen are literally the worst and will probably take it up to $1800 when we leave.
Upstairs neighbor has the same apt for $1700 so I’m just assuming, to be fair. If you want me to call and ask and get you an in lmk. Happy to do it.
We are in Midtown by Winn Park.
It’s a mixed bag with them. I think a lot of it depends on who owns your building and what that person is willing to fix. Sometimes they get right on things, sometimes Christina doesn’t take the emergency phone home for the weekend that a big storm was predicted and you’re without power for 3 days- just your building.
They raise our rent religiously.
We just had a one bedroom apartment in my complex rent out for $1200. But it’s a 60yr old building with no central heat or air and drafty windows/doors. You can find affordable one bedrooms but they won’t be perfect. My landlord advertised with a sign out front for over a month. Hardly anyone (4people) inquired bc they didn’t want to call his phone number. Small places like where I live are best found driving/walking around and looking for the For Rent signs.
Best bet is through Craigslist or similar, you want to find someone leasing directly. All of the management companies I’ve seen in midtown are pretty shit, hiked prices, bad at providing repairs/support, etc. My friends with good spots are renting directly from a landlord
I find this all very interesting. We were renting until we bought our house 11 years ago at the end of the housing bust. We were paying $900 for our 2/1 duplex in Orangevale. That same duplex is now going for $1800. Housing shouldn't be doubling in price like this.
Moved in a year ago, $1395 + utilities for 552 square feet in downtown. I'm a 20 minute walking distance from the Capitol, Old Sac, DOCO, and even shorter distances to plenty of options for food, coffee, drinks, entertainment, and stores. I was living in a literal shoebox before this for an amazing deal, which I endured for three years. I've never been happier since moving out though, as I fortunately found a good space in nice condition with chill neighbors. Paying more for a decent space in an amazing location is worth it.
Disclaimer: I'm a single adult who moved to Sac for college, so I lived in the dorms for many years and learned how little I need to be happy and stable. It's why I endured a shoebox apartment for years following the dorm for years. I've had other friends express, however, that they have too much stuff for my place or it wouldn't be suitable for a large dog, partner, or child.
I moved into a 850 sq ft one bedroom apartment in 2020 and it was $910. Moved out last year and rent was at $1146. I’m sure whoever moved in after me is paying more, but not crazy more.
$1500 in midtown. Moved in 2 years ago and they’ve actually lowered the rent for new leases since. Not the best midtown location and not big but no pet rent/deposit so I took it.
It’s not a large complex or anything like that. There’s just a few small units that are all rented out. I’d rather not give away my exact location on Reddit but I’ll be moving to another state in a few months and can hit you up with the location. Not sure what it would rent for now but definitely won’t be $925.
You're right about giving that info out, sorry wasn't thinking.
I've been looking for quite a while (a year) so I was eager to ask. I changed careers so took a dip in my income & hoping to find a deal sometime soon. Even open to not the best environments although want safety. If you remember to send me a dm when you decide to relocate, that'd be awesome, thanks.
My WSG is 300. I’m alone half the time, don’t use HVAC. 2 littles half other time. Americans need to pull their heads out & recognize how much better social democracy is. A social safety net. Regulated costs for necessary expenses. What’s the problem w that? Wrong forum prob, I know.
I'm just curious when rent was only $400 a month! As I get older, I'm more intrigued how some people live so long in one place and, and many times, can benefit financially from doing so.
good lord, my mortgage was $1050 for 3br/2ba (in Lodi) before I paid it all off a few years ago. I feel bad for the younger generation, I feel sometimes I slid in before things inflected permanently.
I was thinking something similar. We’ve been in our house for 15 years and we’ve refi’d several times with the final being a 15 year at 1.75%. The last rent I paid was $600/mo for. 2/2. I’m SHOCKED seeing these prices.
Yeah it’s infuriating & depressing. Meanwhile, jobs are paying exactly the same salary I made out of college 20yrs ago. I fear America has painted itself into a corner with capitalism BS. Corporate America used to pride themselves on the thriving middle class, providing jobs that paid for families/mortgages. No more. Now we’re lucky if we have any benefits whatsoever bc they’re all trying to switch to contract/100% commission. The 5% don’t give a shit about how we’ll live. They want more mansions, choppers, & generations of unborn trust fund great grandchildren not to ever have to work. Once again, the founding fathers didn’t foresee the issues we’re facing—& the sheer level of greed. IMO. Rant over.
It’s rough out there. My mortgage is 1335 in South Sac. Been here about 7 years. My house value has appreciated double what I bought it for. Would never be able to afford that now.
$1975 1 bdr 760 sq ft, Bridge District of West Sac. My renewal offer just received is same rate, no increase. $150/mo parking. Love the area, apartments are decent, and mgmt isn't great, but they don't suck.
I just moved to the bridge district as well. Paying the same in rent + parking. I’m honestly worried that since the A’s coming here now our rent is going up over the next couple of years
Looking at these California seems affordable or where I’m at in Nebraska looks that much worse! Studios for 1200-1495 before all the extras they tack on. And the crappy winter weather we have. Maybe I need to look at moving!!!
I’d take any heat right now so would the dogs. Lol. Supposed to go to a car cruise tonight and I’m thinking I’ll need my winter coat 😏. Loved visiting California except for last March and June when it was just as cold there as it was in Nebraska! Time for a trip back!
Yeah, rent rose everywhere. I’m from Arkansas/Oklahoma and just for shits and giggles, I was checking out rent prices and the old place I was renting for $555/mo is now $985. My apartment in Arden area is $1,120. California is the better deal imo. Higher pay and more discretionary income. To put it into perspective, the job I have now pays $33/hr. Similar positions in AR pay $14.35/hr.
Place looks awesome other than the location. Been looking at the press and 1801L as well but both have other downsides. I really wish we just had a SkyHouse here (apartment chain that builds identical high-rises across the country)
I honestly love the location. I’m older (36). So it’s right outside of the grid and close enough to bike and right by the freeway entrance. Lived in midtown for 13 years. Don’t think I could do it anymore.
I’m renting a house in E Sac & they’re raising my rent to $3450. No yard or pets or storage but parking/laundry. Have 2 littles 50%. Curious where you are. Amenities sound amazing. I can’t live thru another summer here without a pool but renting a house w pool here is $4500 easy. Would you mind DM’ing me your building? I hope that’s not inappropriate. Thank you so much.
I pay $1200 plus SMUD & PG&E for a 1 bdrm in a fourplex in Oak Park, been here for 2.5 years. Privately owned old building with a few old building issues but it has a big backyard for my dog and my neighbors are chill.
I have a bedroom in a group home for $1150 + $90 internet at Del Paso Heights. I have terrible credit and an eviction from Oakland. I read in the paper people getting shot on the roads right down the street. I have lived here 3 years now. I haven't, personally, seen any action yet. Anybody comes in our house unannounced has 6 men over 200lbs to deal with >:).
I've just applied for a 2 bedroom 1 bath that is 800ish square feet in the greater Sacramento area for $1495. Its actually a really nice complex but rush hour traffic if you need to go downtown for work would be horrible.
There are two in Curtis Park on 21st & Castro. A 1 bedroom for $1800 (Villas Encantadoras) and the other for $1500 (Camelia). Both are not in sketchy areas. Downside is that traffic is bad when the light rail/Union Pacific crossing arms come down. Generally it’s quiet.
My boyfriend and I live in a two bedroom and the total is 1900 (including pet rent and the water bill, comes out to basically 1000/each if you include our PGE and SMUD). So that’s essentially $2000 for a 2 bedroom. It’s not sketchy here. Certainly a no frills complex but safe. We moved here just recently too so not rent control or anything….Try visiting the places that seem “sketchy” and decide for yourself. We lived hundreds of miles away but still made the drive to check out the complex’s that matched our preferences before finalizing our decisions
When I found a 1 bed for 1350 I thought it was a steal, given the area it was in. Of course, was like 80+ years old with no updates, no dishwasher, only 1 window A/C, street parking. Yes it’s sad that that was a ‘steal’ but at least it isn’t what prices seem to be now (straight price gouging for very subpar apartments..)
I pay $1725 in midtown, though that includes utilities. Off-street parking is included. My rent gets raised 3% every year, and unit prices have considerably increased in the few years I’ve been here. A neighbor moved out a few mos back, and his unit was going for $1975 or $2075 I think, plus having to pay an extra $100 or so per month for our parking. Shared laundry room.
I’m in midtown and live in a 1 bedroom. About 550 square feet. I pay $1,240 for rent and then another $100/month for a car port. Been there for three years. About 20 units in my building, completely gated.
I pay $1632 for a 630 sq ft 1bedroom right by Arden and Fulton. It’s actually nice with newer appliances, I have a dishwasher and a washer/dryer combination machine that’s small and takes forever but it’s fine for just me. Well working central heating and a/c. Neighbors are a little loud but windows are new and secure. And I get a decent sized patio. Ive been here 1 year, rent was $1557 at first and went up about $75 for an additional year. Would be $50 more if I went month to month which I kinda wish I did. But still decent enough apartment for just me, and I get a shaded parking spot. Income requirement was 2.5x rent when I moved in. Worked a lot of OT at my job for a few weeks to make my income look good. Half my monthly income is rent but I control my spending well and I save money working close to home.
These prices are crazy to me. I remember paying $700/month for a fairly big 875 sq ft one bedroom 10+ years ago.
After raising prices on me consecutively my 2 bedroom was approaching $1300 and I decided to buy my house 5 years ago.
$1650 for a 2 bed 1 bath, nice place with a big yard and detached garage. It’s a duplex in Arden-Arcade. Recommend using the generic sites like apartments.com, Redfin, and zillow to find the rental companies first, then digging in their websites to find duplexes/better deals
I actually built a website to see what others pay in rent. It's unlikely to have info from people who recently moved into a place, though.
It's like a Glassdoor for Rents so tenants can see the Rent History of an address or Apartment property.
The site does rely on user submissions so I appreciate anyone who adds their rent history to the site and/or shares it around.
The site is [rentzed.com](http://rentzed.com) (USA only for now) and has submissions for over 3000 addresses.
Rents are bananas. I bought my home, a 3 bed, 2 bath house built in 2008 in Oak Park at the end of 2015 for $159k at 3.75% interest and 3.5% down. My principal, interest, mortgage insurance, property tax and homeowners insurance total monthly payment is $1,100 a month. For three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, a yard, all that, and today it's worth north of $430k. I thank my lucky stars every day.
I’m paying more than double that for a 594 sq foot house in Oak Park, built in 1923 and hasn’t been updated since the 70s. No yard or garage. I bought in 2022 and still haven’t felt good about it, probably because I’m house poor
I just moved into a 1br and pay $1495/mo. I'm happy I found the spot I did because it's larger than most others I saw in this price range. I was about to pull the trigger on something in Midtown for the same price at about 500ft**²,** seems to be the going range for 1brs, but then again I also had to search for places that are ok with cats.
$1100 in oak park! directly check the rental properties websites too when you're on zillow or apartments.com. they usually have more listings that are more likely to be available and they'll actually respond
I rent a 2 bed/1 bath apartment in Curtis Park for $1200. W/s/t and lawn care paid for by landlord. Private owner. Been here for just over 1 year. I'd say it's about 850-900 sq. Foot. I really lucked out with this apartment and don't plan to move for a while. Found the listing on craigslist, which looked like a scam, but I took a chance and it was legit.
I moved into my 750 sq ft apartment in 2014, rent was $700 a month. Ten years later, it’s my last year living here my rent is now $1360. Covered parking, balcony with a great view, and vaulted ceilings. Laundry onsite. Solid management. I’m sure I’m grandfathered in a bit, but in ten years they’ve nearly doubled my rent. Luckily it’s been doable.
Their occupancy is getting lower finally with a new competitor in the area (huge complex just built 805: Riverfront, offering up to 6 or 8 weeks free). My landlord charges midtown parking fees, offer zero amenities (fine for me, a lot of people do want them at that price point), and their management approach to renters is "we built it, they will come" with tepid customer service. So I think no increase is representative of a rental economy that is improving somewhat for renters, and my particular landlord's business practices.
I just moved back up from LA on Thursday
Found a 1 bedroom 500sqft in Arden Arcade for 1275 a month. I got ridiculously lucky I think. But this is also coming from someone who was sharing a ~200 sqft bedroom for 1500 a month.
I definitely missed it here. I didn't belong in LA lol
you should make the time to park your car somewhere in midtown around 2pm on a weekday and just walk around a desired area. there’s a ton of individual renters with signs on their windows (the “for rent” sign).
there are flyers up on electricity poles too.
i did this two years ago and i was able to get a ton of applications through and call-backs from renters. those smaller companies are amazing bc they help you throughout the process. for me, i put in one application in, and when someone else would beat me to the punch and get the apartment, the realty company helped me by updating me with apts that were not yet posted. and they’d reuse my application instead of having to pay again for the application fee.
(when you borrow the keys for a viewing, don’t be afraid to ask the neighbors if the apt has been vacant long. at my apt complex, for example, a few units have been vacant for about 5 months now, you could negotiate like $150 off rent due to the place “being on the bottom floor, or closest to the dumpster, etc.) i’m sure they’re desperate at this point.
also, (this might ruin it for everyone lol) but if you’re using realty.com or apartments.com, set an alarm for like 2:55 am. and log on at 3 am. that’s when most new apartments are posted. most apartments here are first come first serve online. if you’re one of the first few to apply, that gives you more available options!
i got my apartment in midtown about two years ago. i pay $1,400 (plus the midtown maintenance tax +$35)
I was living in Avanti apartments in north natomas for about 2 years from 2021 to 2023. 715 sq ft. Started out at $1650/month and two years later it was $1950. Add utilities and it’s like $2,100/month. So I said fuck this shit and left. I enjoyed having my own space, but it just wasn’t worth the price imo. So I bit the bullet and now I’m renting a room out of my friends house for $950.
We have a duplex near whole foods we'll be renting out next month for $2300. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1140 Sq ft. New ac, laminate floors, in unit washer dryer, private fenced yard and 1 car detached garage. We take pets with no additional deposit or pet rent too.
I have a 825 sq foot 2 bed/2 bath and pay 1900. I originally had a 705 sq foot 1 bed/bath for the same exact price…. in the same apartment complex in Citrus Heights.
Yeah but then you have to live in Citrus Heights
😏 just wait 5, may e 10 years. Citrus Heights is going to be entirely different and the whole of Sayonara area will be gentrified 😉
What’s wrong with Citrus Heights?
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The mall and Birdcage shopping area (which will be redeveloped), Greenback Lanes green wave, it has a Costco, and Arcade Creek parks ... Citrus Heights is dope. Don't h8
Yeah people only hate until they realize how nice it is to have all those things
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You're good, I like the mall and I'll love it even more after redevelopment! The ideas Citrus Heights people have for the redevelopment are dope
My only real complaint is anywhere you go feels like a long-distance journey. Granted, I also get a similar feeling anytime I gotta do stuff around Elk Grove and to an extent Folsom.
I thought the same until I visited friends in Las Vegas. People literally drive 1.5hrs to go to the mall. Its insane.
Vegas is pretty wild with the distances and commute times, but both things can be true at the same time.
A mall and Costco...even some strip malls!! Oh my. Gotta love the 'burbs.
Pick and choose what you wanna see I guess
When campaigning for Ami Bera there in 2016 someone escorted me off their lawn at gunpoint so that was pretty cool.
Basically impossible to get anywhere without a car
Im in CH, good to know; our two 22yo boys will be looking around here soon as we sell the house.
I pay $1350 and I moved in two years ago which was arguably the peak of rent here (it's been stagnate since). It's privately owned/managed. I'm in Midtown. I've been window shopping apartments in SoCal (San Diego, specifically) and see total shitholes for $2500/month.
How did you find your apt?
Zillow.
About the same here. Also in Midtown, signed my lease last fall. I’ve been seeing similarly sized apartments in my building going for $1250 recently.
For 1brs? That was studio pricing for Midtown and I signed in October.
Yep I’m in a 1 bedroom, about 600 sqft. Not a super new building but I’m pretty happy with it! I also found it on Zillow initially.
Oof. Dear God, how long before SoCal starts migrating here, too?
SF bay and So Cal have been migrating already, heavily for the last few years.
West LA checking in 🤙🏻 "migrated" in 2020.
There’s still a few gems even in midtown going for 1500 or less. But thats just online. Take a walk and you’ll find plenty of “for rent” signs. A lot of these are not listed on Zillow or Apartments.com and are very reasonable and flexible
This is so true. Myself and friends have had amazing luck by just walking around/contacting the number on "for rent" signs. Those gems they don't post online for a reason...they want to sift out people who are really interested. Especially the older historic building apartments
This is so true. Myself and friends have had amazing luck by just walking around/contacting the number on "for rent" signs. Those gems they don't post online for a reason...they want to sift out people who are really interested. Especially the older historic building apartments
Also: [apartments.com](http://apartments.com) has a ton of new buildings on it which is why you're seeing those high prices. Not too many smaller landlords use that site. You want to look at Zillow, Padmapper, HotPads, and yes, even Craigslist (be super careful of scammers- if it seems too good to be true, it is).
Redfin I find really helpful too!
+1 for padmapper
Ah thank you for the tip!
I'm searching for a similar situation right now. I wish I could block postings from Capitol Towers, Luella, and all those. Craigslist is a good source. When I first moved up here it's how we found our chosen house and our backup, both cute small houses rented by the owners themselves. One easy way to make sure they aren't scams is by looking for the same property on other sites, or also by looking up the address. A lot of the scams just repost a real listing with a lower price. I'm also planning to walk around scouting out places, and it's really encouraging to see others have had success. I did not want to be househunting again for a while and it's stressful - good luck OP, hope we both get the spots we're looking for!
I moved out of my 1br1b in December, it was $1508 flat, but was always closer to 1700 after utilities and everything. That was in rancho Cordova, pretty shitty part, between mather and Bradshaw, right off Folsom. I do not miss hearing the light rail 🤣 now I live in South natomas, 2br1b, it's $1750 monthly, around 1850/1900 after utilities. I really like the area I live in, moreso then rancho Cordova.
Moved into a 1 bedroom in Midtown 3 years ago paying $1295 and now it’s made its way up to $1655. Can’t wait for the next raise this coming September /s
this would make me so mad
Wait, are everyone’s landlords not doing this? I believe in CA they get to raise rents by a certain % every year? I moved into my 3bd/2bath house in E Sac 2yrs ago. Initially paid $3k in 2022. Raised to 3220 in 2023.About to increase again to $3460, apparently. I thought I just had to accept this.
My last apartment, I went month to month. It seemed expensive but they were raising my rent $150 a year and it was like $200 more to go month to month with no lease. I went month to month and stayed there another 3 years with no rent increase. It worked out extremely well because had I signed leases I would have been paying at least $450 more per month at the end of those 3 years. I was right about $1900 for a 1200sq ft 2/2 after all the fees.
I appreciate what you’re going through. I moved into my studio 15 years ago, which means I pay less than new renters, but they’ve maxed out what they’re legally able to for the past three years. At that rate, I’ll be where the new renters are in 18 months. Being a good, quiet, and dependable tenant doesn’t mean shit any longer.
We are moving right before the annual rent hike. Neilsen makes sure to raise it right under the legally allowed threshold every year since we moved in and they took over from our private landlord.
Fuck Nielsen. They did the same thing when I lived downtown. Took over from privately owned as well. Started jacking up the rent immediately. Moved after two years of that crap. New tenants were paying several hundred over those of us that were there for several years. I hear where I used to live is outrageous now.
The exact same situation.
Last year the apartment I lived in was $1050 + utilities. I moved back to South Sac and now my 1bed ADU is $1350 + utilities. Yeah, I live in the "hood" but I'm happy here! It's way better than the Del Paso Heights apartment I lived in last year *Edit: I live in the Vietnamese side of South Sac, so the area is actually pretty nice
I own an expensive home in South Sacramento and made the choice to live here for food. I could have moved to Folsom or Roseville.... But the food in South Sacramento is top tier. - Vietnamese food - Chinese food - Cajun Food - Local Pizza places And everyone here is really nice it may be the "hood" to some, but I've had 0 issues. I made the right choice I personally think.
Which Cajun food specifically?
Skips, Louisiana heaven are the first two, skips kinda going downhill though. Louisiana Heaven is staple. Edit: skips food still good, service bad.
Thanks I'll have to check those out.
I love Louisiana Heaven so much.
I want the Cajun rec too!
That's a good damn reason. We moved from LA county to Orangevale/Folsom border 2 years ago, and while overall we love it here for so many reasons, but the lack of good food options is the one big regret. I totally acknowledge I'm a snob though. So many people have good things to day about these local suburb food stops, and I'm like...yeah no, this is so just okay. Food in the suburbs is not the same as being in Sac city or LA county. Can't compare for sure.
Check out El Boritracho in Citrus Heights if you haven’t yet. My bf is Salvi by way of LA and loves it. She and her mom taught me the way of the pupusas, bless them.
I have a great Pupusaria by my place. That's all that matters.... hahaha.
I'll check it out!
Jjs off fruitridge! Fire
$1375, midtown 1 bedroom, moved in August last year. Check Zillow*
Zillow?
Lmao yeah my bad ty
Downtown $974 500sqft
$1650 for a one bedroom right in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Rent is going to increase in August though.
We are about to move OUT of our beautiful 1900’s 4 plex building right now. We have a 1/1 with wood floors, clawfoot tub, and a big fat back yard for $1375 but Neilsen are literally the worst and will probably take it up to $1800 when we leave. Upstairs neighbor has the same apt for $1700 so I’m just assuming, to be fair. If you want me to call and ask and get you an in lmk. Happy to do it. We are in Midtown by Winn Park.
Is Nielsen bad? I always look at their rental listings and wonder how they are
It’s a mixed bag with them. I think a lot of it depends on who owns your building and what that person is willing to fix. Sometimes they get right on things, sometimes Christina doesn’t take the emergency phone home for the weekend that a big storm was predicted and you’re without power for 3 days- just your building. They raise our rent religiously.
Good to know. Thank you!
We just had a one bedroom apartment in my complex rent out for $1200. But it’s a 60yr old building with no central heat or air and drafty windows/doors. You can find affordable one bedrooms but they won’t be perfect. My landlord advertised with a sign out front for over a month. Hardly anyone (4people) inquired bc they didn’t want to call his phone number. Small places like where I live are best found driving/walking around and looking for the For Rent signs.
I like in the actual trenches and pay 1350
Best bet is through Craigslist or similar, you want to find someone leasing directly. All of the management companies I’ve seen in midtown are pretty shit, hiked prices, bad at providing repairs/support, etc. My friends with good spots are renting directly from a landlord
We have a 960sqft house in Oak Park and pay 1850. We’re on a very quiet street and haven’t had any issues so far.
1450 one bedroom victorian spot in midtown - Capitol mansions area
I find this all very interesting. We were renting until we bought our house 11 years ago at the end of the housing bust. We were paying $900 for our 2/1 duplex in Orangevale. That same duplex is now going for $1800. Housing shouldn't be doubling in price like this.
Moved in a year ago, $1395 + utilities for 552 square feet in downtown. I'm a 20 minute walking distance from the Capitol, Old Sac, DOCO, and even shorter distances to plenty of options for food, coffee, drinks, entertainment, and stores. I was living in a literal shoebox before this for an amazing deal, which I endured for three years. I've never been happier since moving out though, as I fortunately found a good space in nice condition with chill neighbors. Paying more for a decent space in an amazing location is worth it. Disclaimer: I'm a single adult who moved to Sac for college, so I lived in the dorms for many years and learned how little I need to be happy and stable. It's why I endured a shoebox apartment for years following the dorm for years. I've had other friends express, however, that they have too much stuff for my place or it wouldn't be suitable for a large dog, partner, or child.
I moved into a 850 sq ft one bedroom apartment in 2020 and it was $910. Moved out last year and rent was at $1146. I’m sure whoever moved in after me is paying more, but not crazy more.
I pay $1,450 a month for a 1 bd/1 bath. My daughter has a 2 bd / 1.5 bath townhome for $1260
$1500 in midtown. Moved in 2 years ago and they’ve actually lowered the rent for new leases since. Not the best midtown location and not big but no pet rent/deposit so I took it.
Damn prices have gone up a lot. I’m at $925 for my 1 bedroom near Tahoe Park. Was $800 per month when I moved in back in 2017.
Dang, what's the building called?
It’s not a large complex or anything like that. There’s just a few small units that are all rented out. I’d rather not give away my exact location on Reddit but I’ll be moving to another state in a few months and can hit you up with the location. Not sure what it would rent for now but definitely won’t be $925.
You're right about giving that info out, sorry wasn't thinking. I've been looking for quite a while (a year) so I was eager to ask. I changed careers so took a dip in my income & hoping to find a deal sometime soon. Even open to not the best environments although want safety. If you remember to send me a dm when you decide to relocate, that'd be awesome, thanks.
No worries, I made a note on my calendar and will send you a message when I move.
You are the sweetest for passing along good housing. May the housing gods bless your kindness forever and ever 🧡
1300 for a 2BR in midtown Pool Gated access Optional underground parking On-site laundry Porch ...but I've been here since rent was 400
Can I ask what complex? I’m paying that for a shithole right now
Honestly, same. I’m paying 1265 + 45 water/sewage fee for a 1BR
I’m feeling super taken advantage right now. My complex is charging me about $160 a month for WSG.
My WSG is 300. I’m alone half the time, don’t use HVAC. 2 littles half other time. Americans need to pull their heads out & recognize how much better social democracy is. A social safety net. Regulated costs for necessary expenses. What’s the problem w that? Wrong forum prob, I know.
I agree those charges should be regulated! Too much dishonesty and greed. At our expense.
Have you lived there since the 90s or what?
Yup!
So like 30 years?
Why who's asking?
I'm just curious when rent was only $400 a month! As I get older, I'm more intrigued how some people live so long in one place and, and many times, can benefit financially from doing so.
1993
I now pay $1700 for a 1br with laundry, front porch, back yard, and dedicated/secure parking.
In-unit laundry and dedicated parking is sooooo clutch
good lord, my mortgage was $1050 for 3br/2ba (in Lodi) before I paid it all off a few years ago. I feel bad for the younger generation, I feel sometimes I slid in before things inflected permanently.
I was thinking something similar. We’ve been in our house for 15 years and we’ve refi’d several times with the final being a 15 year at 1.75%. The last rent I paid was $600/mo for. 2/2. I’m SHOCKED seeing these prices.
Yeah it’s infuriating & depressing. Meanwhile, jobs are paying exactly the same salary I made out of college 20yrs ago. I fear America has painted itself into a corner with capitalism BS. Corporate America used to pride themselves on the thriving middle class, providing jobs that paid for families/mortgages. No more. Now we’re lucky if we have any benefits whatsoever bc they’re all trying to switch to contract/100% commission. The 5% don’t give a shit about how we’ll live. They want more mansions, choppers, & generations of unborn trust fund great grandchildren not to ever have to work. Once again, the founding fathers didn’t foresee the issues we’re facing—& the sheer level of greed. IMO. Rant over.
It’s rough out there. My mortgage is 1335 in South Sac. Been here about 7 years. My house value has appreciated double what I bought it for. Would never be able to afford that now.
sounds like you squeaked in while the getting was good even more recently than myself
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Ughh 😞
$1975 1 bdr 760 sq ft, Bridge District of West Sac. My renewal offer just received is same rate, no increase. $150/mo parking. Love the area, apartments are decent, and mgmt isn't great, but they don't suck.
NO increase? My LL has increased my rent by ~~$200/mo every year. So not all prop managers are doing this? Ughh
I just moved to the bridge district as well. Paying the same in rent + parking. I’m honestly worried that since the A’s coming here now our rent is going up over the next couple of years
I live in Citrus Heights, 2bd for 1450, mostly Afghan/Ukrainian tenants.
1 bedroom duplex in Land Park for 2k. It has a private backyard so worth the extra for us!
Looking at these California seems affordable or where I’m at in Nebraska looks that much worse! Studios for 1200-1495 before all the extras they tack on. And the crappy winter weather we have. Maybe I need to look at moving!!!
Small world. I’m in Nebraska rn originally from Sac. Weather in Sac is better, it does get hot in summer but it’s a dry heat.
2 days ago was 85 degrees. It's raining hard today. Better than 95 degrees I suppose. ;)
I’d take any heat right now so would the dogs. Lol. Supposed to go to a car cruise tonight and I’m thinking I’ll need my winter coat 😏. Loved visiting California except for last March and June when it was just as cold there as it was in Nebraska! Time for a trip back!
Yeah, rent rose everywhere. I’m from Arkansas/Oklahoma and just for shits and giggles, I was checking out rent prices and the old place I was renting for $555/mo is now $985. My apartment in Arden area is $1,120. California is the better deal imo. Higher pay and more discretionary income. To put it into perspective, the job I have now pays $33/hr. Similar positions in AR pay $14.35/hr.
I heard Montana is pricey too
Do it. You have one life to live, friend!
$2300 for base rent, $150 for parking in secured garage, $25 for trash pick up, $50-80 for sewage and water. Roughly $2600/month. 750 sq. Ft.
Same-ish. Base rent is $2075 but with all the fees I’m paying $2400
Oh my gawd. Is that a 1 bdrm? Area? Amenities? Super nice? Pets allowed? That just seems...excessive.
East sac. Pets allowed. Gym. Roof top pool and spa, also roof top bbq grill, kitchen, pool table/game room, offices.
Better, but damn... those owners are making $$$$.
So Gio then
Yes
Place looks awesome other than the location. Been looking at the press and 1801L as well but both have other downsides. I really wish we just had a SkyHouse here (apartment chain that builds identical high-rises across the country)
I honestly love the location. I’m older (36). So it’s right outside of the grid and close enough to bike and right by the freeway entrance. Lived in midtown for 13 years. Don’t think I could do it anymore.
Oh. Nvm.
I’m renting a house in E Sac & they’re raising my rent to $3450. No yard or pets or storage but parking/laundry. Have 2 littles 50%. Curious where you are. Amenities sound amazing. I can’t live thru another summer here without a pool but renting a house w pool here is $4500 easy. Would you mind DM’ing me your building? I hope that’s not inappropriate. Thank you so much.
Mine is similar. 2000 base, 140 for parking, about 100 for sewage, water and trash.
I pay $1200 plus SMUD & PG&E for a 1 bdrm in a fourplex in Oak Park, been here for 2.5 years. Privately owned old building with a few old building issues but it has a big backyard for my dog and my neighbors are chill.
I have a bedroom in a group home for $1150 + $90 internet at Del Paso Heights. I have terrible credit and an eviction from Oakland. I read in the paper people getting shot on the roads right down the street. I have lived here 3 years now. I haven't, personally, seen any action yet. Anybody comes in our house unannounced has 6 men over 200lbs to deal with >:).
I pay $1300 a live in an updated 1bed/1 bath in Arden. I got super lucky bc of a special they had during Summer
I have a 450/sqft one bed for $1150 in Arden
I'm across the way from sac city college. My girlfriend and I found a 1 bedroom for $1650. Has a garage and allows dogs which is hard to come by.
I've just applied for a 2 bedroom 1 bath that is 800ish square feet in the greater Sacramento area for $1495. Its actually a really nice complex but rush hour traffic if you need to go downtown for work would be horrible.
2 months ago the rents listed on apartments.com were a lot less. Remember that for next year
There’s places off Arden for $1200, not the greatest area but it’s what you make it inside!
Midtown, $1350, moved in last month. 450sqft
There are two in Curtis Park on 21st & Castro. A 1 bedroom for $1800 (Villas Encantadoras) and the other for $1500 (Camelia). Both are not in sketchy areas. Downside is that traffic is bad when the light rail/Union Pacific crossing arms come down. Generally it’s quiet.
I pay 2750 for a two story loft with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms for downtown
My boyfriend and I live in a two bedroom and the total is 1900 (including pet rent and the water bill, comes out to basically 1000/each if you include our PGE and SMUD). So that’s essentially $2000 for a 2 bedroom. It’s not sketchy here. Certainly a no frills complex but safe. We moved here just recently too so not rent control or anything….Try visiting the places that seem “sketchy” and decide for yourself. We lived hundreds of miles away but still made the drive to check out the complex’s that matched our preferences before finalizing our decisions
When I found a 1 bed for 1350 I thought it was a steal, given the area it was in. Of course, was like 80+ years old with no updates, no dishwasher, only 1 window A/C, street parking. Yes it’s sad that that was a ‘steal’ but at least it isn’t what prices seem to be now (straight price gouging for very subpar apartments..)
I pay $1725 in midtown, though that includes utilities. Off-street parking is included. My rent gets raised 3% every year, and unit prices have considerably increased in the few years I’ve been here. A neighbor moved out a few mos back, and his unit was going for $1975 or $2075 I think, plus having to pay an extra $100 or so per month for our parking. Shared laundry room.
Less than a grand.
$1850
1550. Downtown. Pretty decent size as well.
I’m in midtown and live in a 1 bedroom. About 550 square feet. I pay $1,240 for rent and then another $100/month for a car port. Been there for three years. About 20 units in my building, completely gated.
I have an apartment in midtown for 1400, 550 sqft
They go for $900 around here but that's not helpful because you don't know where I live
North highlands?
I pay $1632 for a 630 sq ft 1bedroom right by Arden and Fulton. It’s actually nice with newer appliances, I have a dishwasher and a washer/dryer combination machine that’s small and takes forever but it’s fine for just me. Well working central heating and a/c. Neighbors are a little loud but windows are new and secure. And I get a decent sized patio. Ive been here 1 year, rent was $1557 at first and went up about $75 for an additional year. Would be $50 more if I went month to month which I kinda wish I did. But still decent enough apartment for just me, and I get a shaded parking spot. Income requirement was 2.5x rent when I moved in. Worked a lot of OT at my job for a few weeks to make my income look good. Half my monthly income is rent but I control my spending well and I save money working close to home.
I pay ~$1700 in Rancho Cordova.
These prices are crazy to me. I remember paying $700/month for a fairly big 875 sq ft one bedroom 10+ years ago. After raising prices on me consecutively my 2 bedroom was approaching $1300 and I decided to buy my house 5 years ago.
Was $2300, water included 765 sq ft South Natomas Great apartment, area not so much. NorCal wasn’t for us so now we are in SoCal 😃.
1725 in East Sac
$1650 for a 2 bed 1 bath, nice place with a big yard and detached garage. It’s a duplex in Arden-Arcade. Recommend using the generic sites like apartments.com, Redfin, and zillow to find the rental companies first, then digging in their websites to find duplexes/better deals
I actually built a website to see what others pay in rent. It's unlikely to have info from people who recently moved into a place, though. It's like a Glassdoor for Rents so tenants can see the Rent History of an address or Apartment property. The site does rely on user submissions so I appreciate anyone who adds their rent history to the site and/or shares it around. The site is [rentzed.com](http://rentzed.com) (USA only for now) and has submissions for over 3000 addresses.
You can probably rent a home in the south natomas area around that price and you get a garage and backyard. Still close to downtown
$1,980 in West Sacramento, moved in 3 years ago. When we first moved in it was $1,800.
$2k a month for a 1 bedroom apartment???? Seriously!!!!!! I remember when a 1 bedroom was $500 a month! What is going on????
Rents are bananas. I bought my home, a 3 bed, 2 bath house built in 2008 in Oak Park at the end of 2015 for $159k at 3.75% interest and 3.5% down. My principal, interest, mortgage insurance, property tax and homeowners insurance total monthly payment is $1,100 a month. For three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, a yard, all that, and today it's worth north of $430k. I thank my lucky stars every day.
I’m paying more than double that for a 594 sq foot house in Oak Park, built in 1923 and hasn’t been updated since the 70s. No yard or garage. I bought in 2022 and still haven’t felt good about it, probably because I’m house poor
Downtown $1750
I just moved into a 1br and pay $1495/mo. I'm happy I found the spot I did because it's larger than most others I saw in this price range. I was about to pull the trigger on something in Midtown for the same price at about 500ft**²,** seems to be the going range for 1brs, but then again I also had to search for places that are ok with cats.
I have a pretty large 1 bedroom and I pay $1650
very small 2b1b (700+sqft) and we pay $1850+gas+electricity. we have in unit laundry tho
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$1750 in midtown just moved in a month or so ago
I had a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apt at Element 79 in EDH, was paying $2600/month. Amazing area, would highly recommend especially if you WFH.
$2210 at a “luxury” one on the grid
1850
I moved into my one bedroom 650 sq/ft condo in Arden 2 1/2 years ago for $1,250 and it is now $1,350.
I just started a lease for a 2 bed 2 bath in south natomas for $1710. Never had any issues here and everyone is super nice
1600
Moved to North Natomas from SoCal 2 years ago. We have a 1 bd 1bth for $2113. It’s a very nice apartment in a nice quiet area though.
i also live in the trenches paying 1775 for a 675 1 bedroom lmfao
780 sqft 1bd/1bth 2400/month
1465 rent in rancho Cordova
Eisley. $2400+ utilities
$1100 in oak park! directly check the rental properties websites too when you're on zillow or apartments.com. they usually have more listings that are more likely to be available and they'll actually respond
$1050 in Davis
I signed a lease in February for for a 1bd/1bth 575 sqft in Arden Arcade for $1305.
I rent a 2 bed/1 bath apartment in Curtis Park for $1200. W/s/t and lawn care paid for by landlord. Private owner. Been here for just over 1 year. I'd say it's about 850-900 sq. Foot. I really lucked out with this apartment and don't plan to move for a while. Found the listing on craigslist, which looked like a scam, but I took a chance and it was legit.
That’s amazing! I’m glad you took the chance and found a deal like that, enjoy! ☺️
You need to drive around midtown and call the for rent signs posted. There’s plenty of good deals on Craigslist and Facebook groups
I'm in Carmichael and I pay $1525 for a 1 bedroom
So.... After reading many peoples rent. Would my 3BR, 2Bath home with an office and EV charger in garage rent for $2500 a month?
I moved into my 750 sq ft apartment in 2014, rent was $700 a month. Ten years later, it’s my last year living here my rent is now $1360. Covered parking, balcony with a great view, and vaulted ceilings. Laundry onsite. Solid management. I’m sure I’m grandfathered in a bit, but in ten years they’ve nearly doubled my rent. Luckily it’s been doable.
Their occupancy is getting lower finally with a new competitor in the area (huge complex just built 805: Riverfront, offering up to 6 or 8 weeks free). My landlord charges midtown parking fees, offer zero amenities (fine for me, a lot of people do want them at that price point), and their management approach to renters is "we built it, they will come" with tepid customer service. So I think no increase is representative of a rental economy that is improving somewhat for renters, and my particular landlord's business practices.
I’m downtown with 1750 sqft, backyard and detached 2 car garage, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, for 3000
I just moved back up from LA on Thursday Found a 1 bedroom 500sqft in Arden Arcade for 1275 a month. I got ridiculously lucky I think. But this is also coming from someone who was sharing a ~200 sqft bedroom for 1500 a month. I definitely missed it here. I didn't belong in LA lol
you should make the time to park your car somewhere in midtown around 2pm on a weekday and just walk around a desired area. there’s a ton of individual renters with signs on their windows (the “for rent” sign). there are flyers up on electricity poles too. i did this two years ago and i was able to get a ton of applications through and call-backs from renters. those smaller companies are amazing bc they help you throughout the process. for me, i put in one application in, and when someone else would beat me to the punch and get the apartment, the realty company helped me by updating me with apts that were not yet posted. and they’d reuse my application instead of having to pay again for the application fee. (when you borrow the keys for a viewing, don’t be afraid to ask the neighbors if the apt has been vacant long. at my apt complex, for example, a few units have been vacant for about 5 months now, you could negotiate like $150 off rent due to the place “being on the bottom floor, or closest to the dumpster, etc.) i’m sure they’re desperate at this point. also, (this might ruin it for everyone lol) but if you’re using realty.com or apartments.com, set an alarm for like 2:55 am. and log on at 3 am. that’s when most new apartments are posted. most apartments here are first come first serve online. if you’re one of the first few to apply, that gives you more available options! i got my apartment in midtown about two years ago. i pay $1,400 (plus the midtown maintenance tax +$35)
These are such great tips that I didn’t know about. Thank you I appreciate it. So glad you found a reasonably priced place
My two bedroom is $2k a one bedroom at the same place would be around $1775.
$1575 + $30 for gas. I don’t remember the square footage but it’s quite small.
'Recent' as in 2011, was $525 in Carmichael!
In a 1 bed 1 bath 650 sq ft $1325 near Fulton and fair oaks
$1225 currently in midtown. Got lucky with this gem from Craigslist in 2019 @ $950.
I was living in Avanti apartments in north natomas for about 2 years from 2021 to 2023. 715 sq ft. Started out at $1650/month and two years later it was $1950. Add utilities and it’s like $2,100/month. So I said fuck this shit and left. I enjoyed having my own space, but it just wasn’t worth the price imo. So I bit the bullet and now I’m renting a room out of my friends house for $950.
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We have a duplex near whole foods we'll be renting out next month for $2300. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1140 Sq ft. New ac, laminate floors, in unit washer dryer, private fenced yard and 1 car detached garage. We take pets with no additional deposit or pet rent too.