Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Elk Grove, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Elk Grove rent stands today
Elk Grove, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,650/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Elk Grove rents run 35.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 91 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Elk Grove rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,695/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,125/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in Elk Grove.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,798/month compared to $2,144/month for apartments in Elk Grove. The majority of total rentals are houses, making this a key factor for renters considering property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Elk Grove
$2,650/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Elk Grove is $2,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elk Grove
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elk Grove rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elk Grove, CA
Average rent prices in Elk Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,144, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Grove run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | No Change | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 |  3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,695 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,125 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gilliam Meadows | $2,775 | |
Laguna Creek Village | $2,200 | |
Laguna Creek West | $2,599 | |
Laguna Park | $2,831 | |
Laguna Ridge Village | $2,697 | |
Laguna Stonelake | $2,549 | |
Laguna West | $2,745 | |
Lakeside | $2,600 | |
Perry Ranch | $2,497 | |
Quail Ridge | $2,922 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,144 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,960 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,797 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | 41% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,125
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Laguna Stonelake
Average rent
$2,549
Laguna West
Average rent
$2,745
Laguna Park
Average rent
$2,831
Laguna Creek West
Average rent
$2,599
Lakeside
Average rent
$2,600
Quail Ridge
Average rent
$2,922
Laguna Creek Village
Average rent
$2,200
Gilliam Meadows
Average rent
$2,775
Laguna Ridge Village
Average rent
$2,697
Perry Ranch
Average rent
$2,497
Apartments
Average rent
$2,144
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,960
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
41%
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
36%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elk Grove, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.
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1%$2,015
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4%$1,800
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4%$1,943
6%$1,795
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2%$2,500
2%Discover rentals in Elk Grove, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
3 beds
2 baths
$2,245
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
9101 Vernetta Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
$2,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
8860 Brecon Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Nov 20
2d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
4 beds
3 baths
$2,775
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
9161 Kneeland Ct, Elk Grove, CA 95624
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,495
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,549–$2,699
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,149
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,549–$2,699
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
8892 Kelsey Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624
3 beds
2 baths
$2,560
House for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,549–$3,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,549–$2,699
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,149
House for rent
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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 $2,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elk Grove?
Average rent prices in Elk Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Elk Grove rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elk Grove is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elk Grove?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Laguna Creek Village ($2,200/mo), Perry Ranch ($2,497/mo), and Laguna Stonelake ($2,549/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 $106,000/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?
Elk Grove's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).