1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elk Grove, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk Grove, California as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,689 and +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elk Grove
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elk Grove
Compare Elk Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Elk Grove.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elk Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florin, CA | 6.2 mi | $1,175 | $-975 (-45%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 10 mi | $1,610 | $-540 (-25%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,756 | $-394 (-18%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 12.8 mi | $1,739 | $-411 (-19%) |
| Galt, CA | 12.9 mi | $1,570 | $-580 (-27%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,023 | $-127 (-6%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,650 | $-500 (-23%) |
| West Sacramento, CA | 18.7 mi | $1,380 | $-770 (-36%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 20 mi | $1,850 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Lodi, CA | 21 mi | $1,430 | $-720 (-33%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 21.7 mi | $1,745 | $-405 (-19%) |
| Antelope, CA | 21.9 mi | $2,150 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Elk Grove — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elk Grove, California is $2,150 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,689.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elk Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,000 ($7,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elk Grove expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elk Grove's 1-bedroom median of $2,150 is +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elk Grove rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Elk Grove ranks #185 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elk Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Florin ($1,175), Rosemont ($1,610), La Riviera ($1,756).