Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Folsom, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Folsom rent stands today

    Folsom, CA rent slipped 3.1% year over year to a current median of $2,806/month. The year-over-year price change is modest, while rent rose 2.8% month over month in the most recent data.

  • Folsom runs roughly 1.5× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market offers 51 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Folsom rent for about $1,225/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,820/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,158/month. Larger units reach $2,925/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,450/month for 4+ bedrooms.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Willow Creek Estates South rents fell 25.0% year over year to $2,660/month across 22 rentals. Prairie Oaks also cooled by 15.4%, showing varied neighborhood trends within Folsom.

Median rent

Median rent in Folsom

$2,806/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Folsom is $2,806 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $876 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Folsom

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Folsom 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 Folsom, CA

Average rent prices in Folsom have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Folsom, CA

Rent prices in Folsom vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Folsom is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Folsom run $1,920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,820

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,158

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,925

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,450

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,820

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,158

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Folsom and Antelope by all bedroom counts and property types.

Folsom

Median rent price$2,806
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,470
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Folsom, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Folsom, CA

Overlook at Blue Ravine - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Overlook at Blue Ravine

1200 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,570–$2,925

Apartment for rent

1121 Galston Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Empire Ranch Village house for rent in Folsom

2 beds

1 bath

$1,745

House for rent

Available Jun 10

Montrose (262 & 321) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Montrose (262 & 321)

321 262/321 Montrose Drive, Folsom, CA 95630

2 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Apartment for rent

885 Halidon Way #522 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Broadstone apartment for rent in Folsom

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Folsom, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Folsom rental market.

How much is rent in Folsom?

The average rent in Folsom is $2,806 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Folsom?

Average rent prices in Folsom have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Folsom rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Folsom is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $876 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Folsom?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Folsom are American River Canyon ($2,061/mo), Prairie Oaks ($2,450/mo), and Los Cerros ($2,575/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Folsom?

To comfortably afford rent in Folsom, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Folsom?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Folsom average around $1,930/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,240/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).

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