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Average Rent in Elk Grove, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Elk Grove, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,402/mo
▲ +4.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,356/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Elk Grove, CA
3 listed units across 3 buildings in Elk Grove, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $113/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals | Unit 2 | $2,526 | $2,321 | $205 |
| Artisan8282 | Unit 7 | $2,246 | $2,176 | $70 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | Unit 3, C1 | $2,648 | $2,583 | $65 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Elk Grove, CA
Compare average rent across Elk Grove, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove 95757 | $2,461 | ▼ $148 | $1,356 | 3 | 25 |
| Sacramento 95828 | $2,389 | ▲ $37 | $2,023 | 1 | 6 |
| Valley Hi / North Laguna | $2,264 | ▼ $239 | $2,206 | 1 | 2 |
| Elk Grove 95758 | $2,154 | ▲ $145 | $2,149 | 1 | 2 |
| Elk Grove 95624 | $1,795 | $0 | $1,795 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Elk Grove, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Elk Grove, CA is $2,402 per month across 7 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have increased $104 (4.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is SEASONS AT LAGUNA RIDGE starting at $1,356/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,572/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,767/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,704/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,121/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,035/mo.
Prices range from $1,356 to $3,125 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Elk Grove, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,254 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,224 | -$30 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $2,214 | -$10 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Elk Grove, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Elk Grove, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEASONS AT LAGUNA RIDGE | $1,356/mo | $1,371/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| AGAVE APARTMENTS | $1,598/mo | $1,823/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Vintage Creek Apartments | $1,795/mo | $1,795/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Artisan8282 | $2,023/mo | $2,389/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | $2,149/mo | $2,154/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals | $2,206/mo | $2,264/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Birchway Elk Grove | $2,325/mo | $2,665/mo | 20 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Elk Grove, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$96,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,402/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,356/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Elk Grove, CA is $122,229 , about 6% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Elk Grove, CA
Overall prices in Elk Grove, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Elk Grove, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,402 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,645/mo |
Population
177,221
Median household income
$122,229
Census median rent
$2,180/mo
Census rent burden
32.1%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Elk Grove, CA Apartments
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