Garden Grove

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Garden Grove, CA

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This Los Angeles area city enjoys a range of in-town and nearby amenities.

Convenient Diverse Historic Location Events Culture

Located in Orange County, Garden Grove combines residential comfort with cultural heritage across its 18 square miles. The city offers diverse rental options from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,736 for studios to $2,667 for three-bedroom units. The rental market shows steady growth, with most unit types experiencing modest year-over-year increases between 0.6% and 2.7%. West Garden Grove stands out for its convenient coastal access, while the area surrounding the Christ Cathedral features distinctive architecture that defines the city's skyline.

Garden Grove celebrates its community spirit through signature events like the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, held Memorial Day weekend. This beloved tradition attracts approximately 250,000 visitors and features what organizers call the world's largest strawberry shortcake. Local parks provide outdoor recreation, while the Festival Amphitheater and Gem Theater showcase theatrical performances throughout the year. The city's central location offers easy access to major employment centers, and its population of over 171,000 residents enjoys a community that honors its agricultural heritage while embracing contemporary development.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Garden Grove, CA is $1,876 for a studio, $1,850 for one bedroom, $2,379 for two bedrooms, and $2,732 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden Grove has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,850/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$4,368/month
1,368 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,766/month
920 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,189/month
1,766 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

37

Some Transit

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

59

Bikeable

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

Schools

Patton Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

872 Students

Loyal Barker Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

470 Students

A. J. Cook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

347 Students

John Murdy Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

632 Students

Sunnyside Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

509 Students

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

629 Students

James Irvine Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

641 Students

Donald S. Jordan Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

602 Students

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

552 Students

Louis Lake Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

461 Students

Pacifica High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,648 Students

Garden Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,247 Students

Bolsa Grande High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,723 Students

Rancho Alamitos High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,557 Students

Santiago High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,927 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mile Square Regional Park
  • Tessman Planetarium
  • Science Discovery Museum
  • Shipley Nature Center
  • Old Orange County Courthouse

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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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.