West Sacramento

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West Sacramento, CA

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The west side is the best side for folks seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Commuter Shopping Parks

West Sacramento enjoys the unique privilege of being a fairly quiet residential community right next door to a thriving metropolis. Separated from the state capital only by the Sacramento River, West Sac (as the locals call it) shares virtually all of Sacramento’s resources, cultural and otherwise. The I Street Bridge and Tower Bridge both feed straight into Sacramento’s historic district and downtown entertainment district. On West Sacramento’s side of the river, one of the biggest attractions is the shopping, but scenic areas like River Walk Park and venues like Raley Field give folks plenty to do in their own neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Sacramento, CA is $1,627 for a studio, $1,697 for one bedroom, $2,105 for two bedrooms, and $2,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Sacramento has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,697/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$2,501/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,649/month
1,404 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in West Sacramento, CA

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bridgeway Island Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

1,063 Students

7
out of 10

Stonegate Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

883 Students

6
out of 10

Southport Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

708 Students

5
out of 10

Elkhorn Village Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

584 Students

5
out of 10

Riverbank Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

616 Students

3
out of 10

Bridgeway Island Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

1,063 Students

7
out of 10

Stonegate Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

883 Students

6
out of 10

Southport Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

708 Students

5
out of 10

Elkhorn Village Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

584 Students

5
out of 10

Riverbank Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

616 Students

3
out of 10

River City High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,216 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Old Sacramento Historic District
  • California State Railroad Museum
  • California Native Plant Demonstration Garden
  • California State Capitol Museum
  • Sacramento Zoo

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.