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Folsom, CA

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Sacramento’s stylish and luxurious eastern suburb.

Suburban Stucco Sacramento California Luxury

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Folsom combines outdoor recreation with city conveniences. The city features an extensive network of bike trails, including the American River Bike Trail connecting to Sacramento. Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer water sports and shoreline activities throughout the year. The historic district along Sutter Street preserves Gold Rush-era architecture, housing local businesses in its well-maintained buildings. Current rental options include both contemporary communities and properties in historic neighborhoods, with average monthly rents at $2,009 for one-bedroom units and $2,403 for two bedrooms.

Folsom's history as a Gold Rush settlement has transformed over time, with Intel Corporation now established as a major employer in the region. The Folsom Cordova Unified School District serves the area, while Folsom Lake College provides higher education opportunities. New development continues in the Folsom Plan Area south of Highway 50, which will expand residential options by 11,000 homes. Residents enjoy Livermore Community Park and the Johnny Cash Trail, which commemorates the musician's famous 1968 performance at Folsom State Prison. The city offers a California lifestyle that embraces both its historical roots and contemporary development.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Folsom, CA is $1,666 for a studio, $2,003 for one bedroom, $2,380 for two bedrooms, and $2,872 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Folsom has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,003/month
772 Sq Ft
House
$3,085/month
1,901 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Empire Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Russell Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

618 Students

Folsom Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

Oak Chan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

427 Students

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

358 Students

Folsom Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,340 Students

Sutter Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,552 Students

Folsom High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,718 Students

Vista del Lago High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,745 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
  • Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
  • Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
  • Sailor Bar County Park
  • Lower Sunrise Recreational Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.