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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Sacramento

Sacramento has 166 income-based rental properties offering 18,497 affordable units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,779 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these income-restricted options can make a significant difference for renters on a budget. Of the 54 properties with available inspection scores, 35 rated excellent and 17 rated good.

166
Properties
18,497
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,779/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Sacramento is $1,779, the median household income is $87,321 per year, and 48% of residents rent their homes. Lease Lantern tracks 59 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in the city, offering a combined 4,830 units for income-qualified renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
757 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Sacramento Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer report for 2024, Sacramento had a violent crime rate of 757 per 100,000 residents. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 42 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Sacramento

The following scores reflect walkability, transit, and bikeability in the areas around assisted properties in Sacramento, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 42 -- Car-Dependent. Most errands require a car.
  • Transit Score: 45 -- Some Transit. A number of transit options are available.
  • Bike Score: 97. Biking is an exceptional option for getting around.
Walk Score
🎓 Schools
203 schools · 32 districts

Schools

Sacramento is served by 203 schools across 32 districts, including 125 elementary, 20 middle, and 57 high schools, plus 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$87,321 median income

Cost of Renting in Sacramento, CA

The median household income in Sacramento is $87,321 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median asking rent citywide is $1,779 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties offer income-restricted rents designed to be more affordable than the open market. Sacramento has 59 assisted properties with 4,830 income-restricted units across the city.

  • Citywide median rent: $1,779/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $87,321/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 48% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units available: 4,830 across 59 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 59 assisted properties in Sacramento were mapped for flood risk. Only 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone, meaning the vast majority of affordable housing in the city sits outside federally designated high-risk areas.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(54 of 166 scored)
90+ (35)70–89 (17)60–69 (2)No score (112)

166 properties on the map

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Sacramento Affordable Housing: What to Know

Sacramento is California's state capital and one of the larger rental markets in the Central Valley region. About 48 percent of households rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), making affordable housing options an important resource for a significant share of residents.

The median gross rent in Sacramento is $1,779 per month and the median household income is $87,321 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year (as of 2024). Income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters in a market at these price levels.

Affordable Housing in Sacramento

Lease Lantern tracks 59 HUD-assisted and income-based properties with 4,830 total units across Sacramento. Of the 54 properties with inspection scores on record, 35 are rated excellent and 17 are rated good, according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

Of the 59 mapped properties in Sacramento, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. Check individual property pages for flood zone details before applying.

Getting Around Sacramento

According to Walk Score, Sacramento rates 42 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 45 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 97 for bikeability. Renters who rely on bikes or public transit should review specific property locations carefully, as access can vary across neighborhoods.

Schools

Sacramento is served by 32 school districts and 203 public schools -- including 125 elementary, 20 middle, and 57 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Sacramento Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 479 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

California income limits (2026)California public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in California

Helpful guides

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