Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Cordova, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rent in Rancho Cordova, CA slipped 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,058/month. Renters are paying $237 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat as of October 2026.

  • Rancho Cordova is 8.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced metro market. The total rental inventory is 88 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Rancho Cordova sit around $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500 and $3,017/month respectively. The median rent for 3-bedrooms is $2,500/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,700/month while apartments are more affordable at $1,550/month. Houses make up nearly two-thirds of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Cordova

$2,058/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Cordova is $2,058 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $158 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Cordova

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rancho Cordova rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rancho Cordova, CA

Average rent prices in Rancho Cordova have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Rancho Cordova, CA

Rent prices in Rancho Cordova vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Cordova is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Cordova run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,735.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

46%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,395

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,750

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,017

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,017

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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

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

Rancho Cordova

Median rent price$2,058
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,462
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Cordova, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Cordova, CA

2643-2651 Furmint Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2643-2651 Furmint Way

2643 Furmint Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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.
Welcome home to beautiful Babu`s Villa Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome home to beautiful Babu`s Villa Apartments!

10515 Mills Tower Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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.
10320 Birmingham Way #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rancho Cordova

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

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.
Spacious Floorplans in a GREAT Location! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Spacious Floorplans in a GREAT Location!

9825 Lincoln Village Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95827

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,650

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 Rancho Cordova, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Cordova rental market.

How much is rent in Rancho Cordova?

The average rent in Rancho Cordova is $2,058 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Cordova?

Average rent prices in Rancho Cordova have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Rancho Cordova rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rancho Cordova is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $158 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Cordova?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Lincoln Village ($1,505/mo), Rancho Cordova ($1,795/mo), and Cordova Meadows ($1,797/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Cordova?

To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Cordova, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rancho Cordova?

December typically offers the best rental deals in Rancho Cordova with the least competition among renters, while April sees the lowest rent prices but 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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