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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
El Rio, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in El Rio
$2,772/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in El Rio is $2,772 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $872 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Rio
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Rio rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in El Rio, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in El Rio, CA
Average rent prices in El Rio have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Rio, CA
Rent prices in El Rio vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Rio is $2,772, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in El Rio run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,730.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,007 | 3% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $3,780 | 3% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
El Rio East | $2,595 | |
Strickland | $2,796 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,772 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,700 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $3,400 | 15% | - | |
Rooms | $1,310 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,007
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,780
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
El Rio East
Average rent
$2,595
Strickland
Average rent
$2,796
Apartments
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,310
The table above reflects average rent prices in El Rio, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in El Rio, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in El Rio and Canyon Country Santa Clarita by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Rio
46%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Rio, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Canyon Country Santa Clarita, CA.
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1%$4,300
29%$1,995
1%$2,999
27%$5,500
56%Discover rentals in El Rio, CA
1d ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$2,987
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
1d ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$2,987
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
1d ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,290–$2,987
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
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Frequently asked questions for El Rio, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El Rio rental market.
How much is rent in El Rio?
The average rent in El Rio is $2,772 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Rio?
Average rent prices in El Rio have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does El Rio rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Rio is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $872 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Rio?
To comfortably afford rent in El Rio, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).