Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Elk Grove, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Elk Grove rent stands today

    Elk Grove, CA rents slipped 0.8% year over year to a current median of $2,650/month. Month to month, rents are unchanged, with a negligible $22 decrease compared to last year.

  • Elk Grove rents run 39.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 99 total rentals, showing the size of its rental market.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Elk Grove are $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,700/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,204/month, 3-bedrooms match the city median at $2,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms rent for $3,195/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rents in Laguna Creek South fell 53.6% year over year to $2,550/month across 19 rentals. This decline contrasts with the broadly flat citywide rent trend in Elk Grove, CA.

Median rent

Median rent in Elk Grove

$2,650/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elk Grove is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elk Grove

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elk Grove rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% 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 $2,125, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Grove run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,137.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,700

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,203

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,650

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,195

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,203

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last year

7%

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$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elk Grove, CA is 41% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in Elk Grove, CA

10523 Tenor Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3102 Turnbuckle Cir - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Lakeside house for rent in Elk Grove

3102 Turnbuckle Cir, Elk Grove, CA 95758

4 beds

3 baths

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9616 Webb St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8907 Rancho Grande Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Grove

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 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 decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Elk Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elk Grove is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elk Grove?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Laguna Creek Village ($2,195/mo), Laguna Park ($2,207/mo), and Perry Ranch ($2,450/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?

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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