Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Elk Grove, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Elk Grove rent stands today
Elk Grove, CA rent rose 1.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,675/month. Renters today are paying $78 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Elk Grove runs roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros while offering 83 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Elk Grove rent for about $1,340/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,720/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,073/month. Houses command a median of $2,850/month compared to $2,100/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Camden Passage West rents fell 29.0% year over year to $2,450/month across 11 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the modest 1.0% citywide rent increase and shows a distinct neighborhood trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Elk Grove
$2,675/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Elk Grove is $2,675 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elk Grove
83
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Grove run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,135.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,340 |  2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,720 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,073 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Camden Passage West | $2,450 | |
Gilliam Meadows | $2,499 | |
Laguna Creek Village | $2,295 | |
Laguna Creek West | $2,296 | |
Laguna Ridge Village | $2,595 | |
Laguna Stonelake | $2,650 | |
Laguna West | $2,885 | |
Lakeside | $2,006 | |
Luguna Creek South | $2,385 | |
Quail Ridge | $2,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,720
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,073
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Laguna Creek West
Average rent
$2,296
Laguna West
Average rent
$2,885
Gilliam Meadows
Average rent
$2,499
Laguna Stonelake
Average rent
$2,650
Lakeside
Average rent
$2,006
Quail Ridge
Average rent
$2,795
Camden Passage West
Average rent
$2,450
Laguna Creek Village
Average rent
$2,295
Luguna Creek South
Average rent
$2,385
Laguna Ridge Village
Average rent
$2,595
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
5%
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
39%higher than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elk Grove, CA is 49% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.
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4%Discover rentals in Elk Grove, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
10523 Tenor Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
3 beds
2 baths
$2,245
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
8350 Bull Mountain Cir #NA, Elk Grove, CA 95758
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 20
3d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
9042 El Oro Plaza Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624
4 beds
2 baths
$5,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
9101 Yount Ct #NA, Elk Grove, CA 95624
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
23m ago
8760 Center Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95758
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,973–$2,412
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,569–$2,798
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,569–$2,798
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
10439 Barrena Loop, Elk Grove, CA 95757
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,399
House for rent
23m ago
8760 Center Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95758
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,973–$2,412
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Elk Grove
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
23m ago
8760 Center Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95758
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,973–$2,412
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9401 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment 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 $2,675 per month as of July 25, 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 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 $745 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elk Grove?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Lakeside ($2,006/mo), Laguna Creek Village ($2,295/mo), and Laguna Creek West ($2,296/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 $107,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elk Grove average around $1,740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,200/month.
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).