What is the average apartment size in Elk Grove?

The average size for a Elk Grove, CA apartment is 980 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Elk Grove?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Elk Grove is $2,196 per month, a 2.29% decrease from last years average of $2,248.

What is the average apartment size in Elk Grove?

The typical apartment in Elk Grove offers about 980 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Elk Grove, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Elk Grove?

The typical rent budget in Elk Grove ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elk Grove?

In Elk Grove, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elk Grove is $2,196, a 2.29% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,248.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $1,978, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,229 offer 1,053 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,225 sq ft) for $2,583, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Elk Grove, CA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,196	980 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,978	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,229	1,053 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,583	1,225 sq. ft.

Elk Grove, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Elk Grove, CA have decreased by 2.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,248 to $2,196.

What's the typical rent budget in Elk Grove, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Elk Grove, CA (55%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Elk Grove, CA?

14,259 or 26% of the households in Elk Grove, CA are renter-occupied while 40,448 or 74% are owner-occupied.

How Elk Grove Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elk Grove	$2,196
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Davis, CA	$2,569
Stockton, CA	$1,659
Lodi, CA	$1,940
Roseville, CA	$2,301
Folsom, CA	$2,297
Rancho Cordova, CA	$1,871
Citrus Heights, CA	$1,768
Rocklin, CA	$2,202
Carmichael, CA	$1,634
Fair Oaks, CA	$1,831

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Elk Grove apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.