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Average Rent in Elk Grove, CA
Apartments & Houses by Size

Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 05/07/2026

Elk Grove, a vibrant city in the heart of California’s Central Valley, offers a blend of suburban comfort and easy access to the greater Sacramento metropolitan area. Families and professionals alike appreciate its well‑maintained parks, such as Elk Grove Regional Park, and scenic trails like Laguna Creek, while shopping, dining, and entertainment options cluster around the bustling downtown district and major retail centers. The city’s diverse neighborhoods—including Whitney Ranch, Laguna West, and Stoneman Ranch—provide a variety of lifestyles, from quiet residential streets to lively, walkable communities close to schools, transit, and employment hubs.

The rental market in Elk Grove reflects this diversity, with a healthy mix of apartments and single‑family homes suited to a range of budgets and space needs. Renters can find modest one‑bedroom units starting in the $1500‑$1700 range, while larger three‑ and four‑plus bedroom homes often command rates in the $3000‑$3100 bracket. This spectrum of pricing ensures that both entry‑level renters and growing families have options, whether they prefer the convenience of an apartment complex or the privacy of a standalone house. With convenient access to major freeways, reputable schools, and local attractions, Elk Grove remains a desirable destination for anyone seeking a balanced, affordable California lifestyle.

Partial Data Available: We have sufficient data for 2 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, 4+ Bedroom listings. Other bedroom types need more data for reliable statistics.

Elk Grove Rent by Property Type & Bedroom Count

Property Type Bedrooms Average Median Min - Max 25th - 75th
Apartment 1 Bedroom $1,994 $1,957 $1,875 - $2,214 $1,905 - $2,100
Apartment 2 Bedroom $2,153 $2,172 $1,592 - $2,659 $2,000 - $2,292
Apartment 3 Bedroom $2,734 $2,659 $2,350 - $3,269 $2,549 - $3,269
House 1 Bedroom $1,589 $1,552 $1,200 - $2,149 $1,480 - $1,600
House 2 Bedroom $2,520 $2,699 $1,600 - $2,839 $2,339 - $2,799
House 3 Bedroom $2,749 $2,695 $895 - $5,095 $2,545 - $2,895
House 4+ Bedroom $3,172 $3,100 $750 - $7,500 $2,850 - $3,399

Current rent in Elk Grove (all property types): 1 Bedroom $1,820, 2 Bedroom $2,422, 3 Bedroom $2,750, 4+ Bedroom $3,041.

Note: This analysis includes only bedroom types with sufficient data.

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