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Rental Market Trends in Elk Grove, CA

What is the average rent in Elk Grove, CA?

$1,887/month

Average Rent

741 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Elk Grove, CA is $1,887 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Elk Grove one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elk Grove, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,887 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,215 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,582 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,887/month
741 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,582/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,718/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,799/month
1,510 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,103/month
2,276 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 1.2%, which averages out to $23 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Elk Grove, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elk Grove, CA
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Sheldon and Sheldon Farms" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elk Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sheldon
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft
Sheldon Farms
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elk Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Sheldon and Sheldon Farms" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elk Grove.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sheldon
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft
Sheldon Farms
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft

Which Elk Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Elk Grove with the most apartments available are Sheldon and Sheldon Farms" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sheldon
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft
Sheldon Farms
$2,242/month
726 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Elk Grove is $1,887, you’ll want to make about $6,290 per month or $75,480 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.

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† 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.

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