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Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
El Rio, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in El Rio
$2,743/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in El Rio is $2,743 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $793 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Rio
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $2,625, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in El Rio run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,743 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | No Change | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
El Rio East | $2,838 | |
Strickland | $2,952 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,625 |  2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,743
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
El Rio East
Average rent
$2,838
Strickland
Average rent
$2,952
Apartments
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
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
41%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Rio, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Canyon Country Santa Clarita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,690
19%$4,600
24%$2,700
25%$2,859
31%$3,784
39%$2,900
67%$3,250
1%$2,650
2%$5,700
17%$2,750
17%$2,935
40%$4,750
1%Discover rentals in El Rio, CA
5d+ ago
El Rio East house for rent in El Rio
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$3,071
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
4h ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$3,071
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
5d+ ago
El Rio East house for rent in El Rio
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2444 Alvarado St, El Rio, CA 93036
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$3,071
Price drop
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 $2,743 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Rio?
Average rent prices in El Rio have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
How does El Rio rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Rio is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $793 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 $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in El Rio?
El Rio apartments rarely include utilities as part of the rent package. Less than 1% of total listings include utilities in their rental rates across all bedroom types. Renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility expenses when planning their monthly housing costs.
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).