How much does it cost to rent in Garden Grove, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Garden Grove, CA is $2,679. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Garden Grove cheaper than other California cities?

Garden Grove falls in the middle range for California, ranking #227 out of 387 cities at $2,679/mo.

When was Garden Grove rent data last updated?

Garden Grove rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Garden Grove

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Pop. 170,964·227th most expensive in California·Garden Grove rents are up 6.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,679/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.3%

vs US Median

+$714

Rising (Monthly)

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Garden Grove · $2,679

More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

53/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Garden Grove's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$2,679/mo

Expected by trend

$2,719/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Garden Grove's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,018

1 BR

$2,138

2 BR

$2,538

3 BR

$3,435

4 BR+

$4,083

Research median

$2,538/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$32,148/yr

At $2,679/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Garden Grove, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

170,964

Median income

$92,174

Median age

40.2

Renters

46.9%

Age distribution

20.9%

22.6%

26.7%

14.2%

15.6%

Under 1820.9%

18–3422.6%

35–5426.7%

55–6414.2%

65+15.6%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

23.5%

37.1%

43.1%

White23.5%

Black1.2%

Hispanic37.1%

Asian43.1%

Education (25+)

25.5%

23.1%

26.1%

25.3%

No HS diploma25.5%

HS diploma23.1%

Some college26.1%

Bachelor's+25.3%

Housing tenure

53.1%

46.9%

Owner53.1%

Renter46.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Garden Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,980 → $2,679

up 35.3%

Income

$78,046 → $92,174

up 18.1%

Population

172,708 → 170,964

down 1.0%

Renter share

46.3% → 46.9%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

23% → 25.3%

+2.3 pts

Median age

39.1 → 40.2

+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Garden Grove, CA has climbed by $699 per month, settling near $2,679 after starting the period at $1,980. Household income in the area moved from $78,046 to $92,174 across the same window, up 18.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 172,708 to 170,964 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23% to 25.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Garden Grove, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Garden Grove on your salary?

At $2,679/mo, how Garden Grove rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 40.6% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 35.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 19.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 43.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 48% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 39% income

stretched

By apartment size

Garden Grove rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Garden Grove. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Garden Grove

About renting in Garden Grove, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Garden Grove is $2,679/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,018/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,538/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,138/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,435/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($92,174/yr), Garden Grove ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Grove an affordable city for renters?

Garden Grove is considered moderate for renters. At $2,679/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($92,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Garden Grove slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Garden Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,679/mo in Garden Grove. The local median household income is $92,174/yr, meaning the typical Garden Grove household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Garden Grove?

Rent in Garden Grove has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Garden Grove neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Garden Grove are 92840 ($2,600/mo), 92841 ($2,665/mo), and 92843 ($2,794/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Garden Grove is $2,679/mo.

How does Garden Grove rent compare to other cities in California?

Garden Grove is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #227 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,679/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Garden Grove?

Westminster is nearby and more affordable at $2,629/mo, which is $50 less than Garden Grove.

What percentage of Garden Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.9% of Garden Grove households are renters, while 53.1% are owner-occupied. Garden Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Garden Grove rent compare to the national average?

Garden Grove's median rent of $2,679/mo is $714 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #227 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $2,679/mo, rent takes ~35% of Garden Grove's median household income ($92,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Garden Grove 35%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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