Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Garden Grove, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garden Grove rent stands today

    Garden Grove, CA rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $88 more per month on average than last year.

  • Garden Grove runs 36.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 75 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $2,163/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,113/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,622/month. Larger units range up to 4+ bedrooms at $4,248/month, reflecting variation across bedroom tiers in Garden Grove.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Garden Grove slipped 9.6% year over year, diverging 13.2 percentage points from the citywide rise. This contrasts with the overall market, which climbed 3.5% in the same period.

Median rent

Median rent in Garden Grove

$2,595/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garden Grove is $2,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garden Grove

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $2,397, whereas a house costs $4,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Garden Grove run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,163

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,113

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,622

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,509

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,247

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,163

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,113

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,622

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,509

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,247

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garden Grove, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Garden Grove, CA

10332A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

10332A

10332 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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.
9562 Maureen Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garden Grove

9562 Maureen Dr #1, Garden Grove, CA 92841

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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.
Villa Nova LLC - Chapman Villa - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Villa Nova LLC - Chapman Villa

7732 7692 - 7732 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350–$2,395

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.
8101 Larson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

8101 Larson Avenue

8101 Larson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844

2 beds

2 baths

$2,375

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 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 $2,595 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garden Grove?

Average rent prices in Garden Grove have remained the same 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 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $104,000/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?

July offers the best rental deals in Garden Grove, with rents running about 5.5% lower than December's peak prices. April tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available 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).

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