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Discover affordable housing in Sacramento County where there are 261+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
6100 48th Ave, Sacramento, California 95828
bed2-3
payment$921-1293/mo.
6620 Sunnyslope Dr, Sacramento, California 95828
bed3
2900 Channel Ct, Sacramento, California 95825
bed2
payment$841-1029/mo.
5450 Kohler Ave, Sacramento, California 95841
bed1-2
payment$830-993/mo.
8893 Fair Oaks Blvd , Carmichael, California 95608
bed1-3
payment$769-1146/mo.
4500 Natomas Central Dr, Sacramento, California 95834
bed1-3
payment$670-1129/mo.
4000 Alan Shepard Street, Sacramento, California 95834
bed1-2
payment$644-773/mo.
1500 Q St, Sacramento, California 95811
bed1-2
payment$350-903/mo.
655 Howe Ave, Sacramento, California 95825
bed1-2
2515 J St, Sacramento, California 95816
bed1
9440 W Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, California 95758
bed1-3
2844 Wright St , Sacramento, California 95821
bed1-3
4300 Norwood Avenue , Sacramento, California 95838
bed1-3
4009 23rd Ave, Sacramento, California 95820
bed1-4
7252 Munson Way, Sacramento, California 95823
bed1-3
9400 N Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, California 95826
bed1-3
3730 Modell Way, Sacramento, California 95838
bed2-4
7390 24th St, Sacramento, California 95822
bed1-2
1160 Duchow Way, Folsom, California 95630
bed1-3
3900 47th Ave, Sacramento, California 95824
bed1
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Sacramento County, California
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
| paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
| real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
| elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
| paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
| accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
| accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Sacramento County, California
$39.24/hour
(+145%) more than California minimum wage and
$31.99(+441%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Sacramento County, California Affordable Housing ↓
What HUD offices serve Sacramento County, California?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Sacramento County, California.
Go to the California Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Sacramento County.
How many renters live in Sacramento County, California?
The County of Sacramento County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 37.93 percent of the population living in Sacramento County.
What is the rental market like in Sacramento County, California?
There are an estimated housing units in the Sacramento County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Sacramento County, California, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Sacramento County?
The rental vacancy rate in Sacramento County is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Sacramento County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Sacramento County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 16,354 52,676 89,486 54,869 19,213 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Sacramento County
A large number of apartments in Sacramento County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Sacramento County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,543 to $3,321. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,543 One BR $1,666 Two BR $2,072 Three BR $2,884 Four BR $3,321 2024 Fair Market Rents in Sacramento County, California
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Sacramento County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 9,549 | 58 percent |
| One BR | 31,601 | 60 percent |
| Two BR | 31,674 | 35 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Sacramento County, California
How many affordable rental units are in Sacramento County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Sacramento County, California including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Sacramento County, California
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County features 8,162 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Sacramento County, California
There are 18,646 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sacramento County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sacramento County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sacramento County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sacramento County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sacramento County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,865 and $2,279.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
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