Rental Market Trends in Elk Grove, CA

Q: What is the average rent in Elk Grove, CA?

As of October 2025, the average rent in Elk Grove, CA was $1,863/month.

What is the average rent in Elk Grove, CA?

$1,863/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Elk Grove, CA is $1,863 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Elk Grove rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Elk Grove, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,863 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,184 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,563 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,863/month

739 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,184/month

1,042 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,563/month

1,247 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,630/month

1,075 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,894/month

1,498 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,110/month

2,175 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elk Grove, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

5% $700 - $1,000/month

19% $1,001 - $1,500/month

19% $1,501 - $2,000/month

57% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elk Grove, CA?

Because the average rent in Elk Grove is $1,863, you’ll want to make about $6,210 per month or $74,520 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Elk Grove, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Elk Grove, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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$2,799 - $4,289

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$2,395 - $2,995

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8760 Center Pky,
Elk Grove, CA 95758

$1,900 - $2,165

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Elk Grove, CA

FPI Management

622

Communities
106,854

Units
220

Cities

5 Communities in Elk Grove

Winn Companies

167

Communities
33,859

Units
116

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

Blackstone

140

Communities
44,474

Units
94

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

CONAM Management Corporation

164

Communities
30,835

Units
83

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

Sequoia Equities, Inc

52

Communities
12,943

Units
35

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

Sunrise Management

80

Communities
9,065

Units
35

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

American Capital Group

26

Communities
5,703

Units
19

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

Vertus Properties, Inc.

38

Communities
3,187

Units
15

Cities

1 Community in Elk Grove

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United States California Elk Grove Rental Trends

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.