Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Elk Grove, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Elk Grove rent stands today

    Elk Grove, CA rents rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,690/month. Renters pay $51 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged in a market just below its peak from two years ago.

  • Elk Grove rents run 41.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California suburbs with a market dominated by houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Elk Grove rent for about $1,420/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,032/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,228/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,650 and $3,000/month respectively. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Elk Grove

$2,690/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elk Grove is $2,690 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $790 more per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elk Grove

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elk Grove rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elk Grove, CA

Average rent prices in Elk Grove have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Elk Grove, CA

Rent prices in Elk Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elk Grove is $2,155, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Grove run $2,123 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,420

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$2,031

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,228

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,420

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,031

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,228

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elk Grove and Arden Arcade by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elk Grove

Median rent price$2,690
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elk Grove, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in Elk Grove, CA

10523 Tenor Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

9421 Soaring Oaks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Laguna Creek West house for rent in Elk Grove

https://youtu.be/jG0RQ8srOpM

9421 Soaring Oaks Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758

3 beds

2 baths

$2,299

8275 Glencannon Way - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

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Frequently asked questions for Elk Grove, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Elk Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Elk Grove?

The average rent in Elk Grove is $2,690 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elk Grove?

Average rent prices in Elk Grove have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Elk Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elk Grove is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elk Grove?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Laguna Creek Village ($2,360/mo), Laguna Creek West ($2,462/mo), and Laguna Stonelake ($2,487/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elk Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Elk Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elk Grove?

March offers the lowest rents in Elk Grove, running about 5.5% below the August peak season. November and December also create more favorable conditions with less overall demand compared to the competitive April and July months.

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).

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