Travel nurse housing in Sacramento, CA
27 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,800 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,630, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $170 more; 12 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 27
- Median asking rent
- $1,800 a month
- Price range
- $900 to $6,500
- Pet friendly
- 41%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,630
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 27 listings is $1,800 a month, from $900 to $6,500. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,630 (2025); 12 of the 27 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 4 |
| $1–1.5k | 3 |
| $1.5–2k | 9 |
| $2–2.5k | 5 |
| $2.5–3k | 3 |
| Over $3k | 3 |
Available now
- 1-bedroom private room — $950 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 1.8 mi to Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- 1-bedroom house in Fruitridge Vista — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Newton Booth — $2,200 a month · over fair market rent · private room, utilities included, pets ok · 2.1 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Southeastern Sacramento — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.6 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom house — $1,715 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.8 mi to Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc
- 1-bedroom private room — $900 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
- 1-bedroom studio in Southeastern Sacramento — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Richmond Grove — $6,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.1 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom house — $1,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2.8 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,200 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2 mi to Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- 2-bedroom house in Southeastern Sacramento — $2,295 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.6 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $900 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 0.9 mi to Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc
- 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Park — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 0.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Parkway North — $900 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2.8 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento
- 1-bedroom house — $1,500 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.5 mi to Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc
- 2-bedroom house in Southeastern Sacramento — $2,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 0.6 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,500 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 10.1 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
- 1-bedroom apartment — $2,650 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, pets ok, furnished · 1.7 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 2-bedroom house in Southeastern Sacramento — $1,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.6 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 2-bedroom apartment in Southeastern Sacramento — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 1.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Southwestern Sacramento — $1,500 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3.3 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- Studio — $1,500 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.2 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
- 1-bedroom private room in Southwestern Sacramento — $1,600 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 5.4 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Oak Park — $4,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.8 mi to University of California Davis Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in North Sacramento — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 9.2 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
- 1-bedroom condo in Green Tree — $2,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 5.2 mi to Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento | Miles to Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc | Miles to Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Parking included |
|---|
| Southeastern Sacramento | 6 | $2,450 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 5 of 6 |
| Southwestern Sacramento | 2 | $1,550 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7 | 2 of 2 |
| Oak Park | 2 | $3,200 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 2 of 2 |
| Parkway North | 1 | $900 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1 of 1 |
| North Sacramento | 1 | $1,000 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 16.1 | 1 of 1 |
| Fruitridge Vista | 1 | $1,800 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1 of 1 |
| Green Tree | 1 | $2,000 | 14 | 14.1 | 14.3 | 1 of 1 |
| Newton Booth | 1 | $2,200 | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | 0 of 1 |
| Richmond Grove | 1 | $6,500 | 7.7 | 8 | 8.3 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room
- $900
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,630
- Median listing here
- $1,800
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $2,030
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $2,189
The GSA lodging rate for Sacramento is $150 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,500 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA runs utilities 51% above, housing 30% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 7% above |
| Housing | 30% above |
| Utilities | 51% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Sacramento is $2,030 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,630.
California taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 12 of 27 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Sacramento is $1,630 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 12 under it run from $900.
- 11 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,000 a month, against $2,348 for an entire place here.
- 27 of 27 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 24 of 27
- 3 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 11 listings take pets
- 41% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 25 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| ICU | 69 | $3,037 | — |
| L&D | 27 | $3,261 | — |
| ER | 14 | $2,579 | — |
| Telemetry | 3 | $2,256 | Methodist Hospital of Sacramento |
| Case Management | 1 | $3,199 | — |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Sacramento, CA?
- 27 listings on CircleRN ask from $900 to $6,500 a month, median $1,800. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,630, so the median sits $170 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Sacramento?
- Yes. 11 of the 27 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $900 a month.
- Which Sacramento hospitals are these listings near?
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento (78 open), Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc (12 open), Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (8 open) and 2 more are hiring in Sacramento. 23 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Sacramento?
- $150 a night for Sacramento (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,500 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a California license to work in Sacramento?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- Where do travelers stay in Sacramento?
- Listings here are in Southeastern Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento, Oak Park, Parkway North, North Sacramento, Fruitridge Vista, Green Tree, Newton Booth and Richmond Grove. Southwestern Sacramento, Parkway North and North Sacramento sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in San Diego — 72 listings, median $2,350, $180 under fair market rent
- Housing in Los Angeles — 56 listings, median $2,150, $0 under fair market rent
- Housing in Riverside — 15 listings, median $2,000, $10 over fair market rent
- Housing in Palm Springs — 14 listings, median $2,175, $315 over fair market rent
- Housing in Bakersfield — 13 listings, median $1,600, $540 over fair market rent
- Housing in San Jose — 13 listings, median $1,550, $1,290 under fair market rent
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