Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Garden Grove, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garden Grove rent stands today

    Garden Grove, CA rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $126 more per month on average than last year, with rent nearing the peak of $2,577/month from December 2025.

  • Garden Grove runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets. The city offers 65 total rentals in a relatively small market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for a median of $3,225/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,972/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,659/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,895/month in Garden Grove. This range reflects diverse options for renters across unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Garden Grove rose 80.4% year over year, a notable increase compared to the citywide rise of 4.2%. This segment's growth stands out amid more moderate changes in other bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Garden Grove

$2,550/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garden Grove is $2,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $620 more per month.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garden Grove

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garden 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 Garden Grove, CA

Average rent prices in Garden Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Garden Grove, CA

Rent prices in Garden Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garden Grove is $2,448, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Garden Grove run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$3,225

2%

63%

1 bedroom

$1,972

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,659

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,600

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,895

8%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,659

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Garden Grove and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garden Grove

Median rent price$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,245
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garden Grove, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Garden Grove, CA

10442 Lampson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

10442 Lampson Avenue

10442 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

2 beds

1 bath

$2,345

Apartment for rent

Cypress Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Cypress Apartments

13112 13112 - 13118 Cypress St., Garden Grove, CA 92843

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Apartment for rent

12241 Cliffwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Garden Grove

House for rent

13922 Heidi St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

19h ago

House for rent in Garden Grove

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Garden Grove, CA

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

How much is rent in Garden Grove?

The average rent in Garden Grove is $2,550 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garden Grove?

Average rent prices in Garden Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Garden Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garden Grove is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Garden Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Garden Grove average around $2,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,630/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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