Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Cordova, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rancho Cordova, CA rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,944/month. Renters today are paying $132 less per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent increased 2.8%.

  • Rancho Cordova is 0.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 57 units available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rancho Cordova run around $1,464/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,325/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,785/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,612/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,095/month. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents across the city.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses carry a median rent of $2,750/month, while apartments sit at $1,695/month in Rancho Cordova, CA. This split shows the difference in rent by property type for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Cordova

$1,943/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Cordova is $1,943 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Cordova

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Cordova run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,464

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,325

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,785

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,612

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,095

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,464

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,612

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$1,943

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,375
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Cordova, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Cordova, CA

10524 Croetto Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Rancho Cordova

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Mar 27

2720 Riesling Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Cordova

2720 Riesling Way - Tier 3

2720 Riesling Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

House for rent

10281 Mills Station Rd #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rancho Cordova

Modern 3 Bed Townhouse in Rancho Cordova - Available 06/15 - $2200

10281 Mills Station Rd #12, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Jun 15

9952 Vanguard Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Village house for rent in Rancho Cordova

House for rent

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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 $1,943 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Cordova?

Average rent prices in Rancho Cordova have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Rancho Cordova rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rancho Cordova is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Cordova?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Lincoln Village ($1,572/mo), Rancho Cordova North ($1,660/mo), and Larchmont Sunriver ($1,695/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 $78,000/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?

Rancho Cordova's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the Sacramento County community's rental 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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