4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elk Grove, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elk Grove, California as of August 2026. That's +55% higher than the citywide median of $2,689 and +66% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Elk Grove.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Elk Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florin, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,076 | $-2,101 (-50%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 10 mi | $3,130 | $-1,047 (-25%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,250 | $-1,927 (-46%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 12.8 mi | $3,381 | $-796 (-19%) |
| Galt, CA | 12.9 mi | $3,060 | $-1,117 (-27%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 15.2 mi | $3,937 | $-240 (-6%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 16.2 mi | $3,210 | $-967 (-23%) |
| West Sacramento, CA | 18.7 mi | $2,865 | $-1,312 (-31%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 20 mi | $3,600 | $-577 (-14%) |
| Lodi, CA | 21 mi | $3,065 | $-1,112 (-27%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 21.7 mi | $3,390 | $-787 (-19%) |
| Antelope, CA | 21.9 mi | $4,180 | +$3 (0%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Elk Grove — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elk Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Elk Grove, California is $4,177 per month. This is +55% higher than the citywide median of $2,689.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Elk Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $167,080 ($13,923/month gross), which works out to roughly $80.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elk Grove expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elk Grove's 4+ bedroom median of $4,177 is +66% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elk Grove rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Elk Grove ranks #210 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Elk Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Florin ($2,076), Rosemont ($3,130), La Riviera ($2,250).