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Average Rent in Elk Grove, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Elk Grove, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,587/mo
▼ 1.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,574/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Elk Grove, CA
Compare average rent across Elk Grove, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove 95758 | $2,214 | $1,711 | 2 | 6 |
| Valley Hi / North Laguna | $1,572 | $1,285 | 1 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Elk Grove, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Elk Grove, CA is $2,587 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units. Rents have decreased $28 (1.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Landing at College Square starting at $2,574/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,587/mo.
Prices range from $2,574 to $2,600 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Elk Grove, CA Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Elk Grove, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Elk Grove, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at College Square | $2,574/mo | $2,574/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Key Realty Center | $2,600/mo | $2,600/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Elk Grove, CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Elk Grove, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$103,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,587/mo.
Comfortable income
$124,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,574/mo), you need to earn at least $103,000/year.
Median household income in Elk Grove, CA is $122,229 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Elk Grove, CA
Overall prices in Elk Grove, CA runs above the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Elk Grove, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,587 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $6,830/mo |
Population
177,221
Median household income
$122,229
Census median rent
$2,180/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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