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Average Rent in Rancho Cordova, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Rancho Cordova, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,618/mo
Lowest Available
$1,150/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
78
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Rancho Cordova, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael 95608 | $1,689 | ▼ $18 | $1,554 | 1 | 10 |
| Rancho Cordova 95670 | $1,607 | ▼ $259 | $1,150 | 13 | 68 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rancho Cordova, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Rancho Cordova, CA is $1,618 per month across 14 apartment communities and 78 available units.
The most affordable option is Rancho Terrace Apartment Homes starting at $1,150/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,395/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,435/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,718/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,145/mo.
Prices range from $1,150 to $2,175 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Rancho Cordova, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,133 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,236 | +$103 | 5 |
| September 2026 | $2,250 | +$14 | 5 |
| October 2026 | $2,057 | -$193 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rancho Cordova, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rancho Cordova, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Terrace Apartment Homes | $1,150/mo | $1,189/mo | 9 | 2.5 |
| Rose Glen Apartments | $1,225/mo | $1,291/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| El Mercado Apartments | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Babu's Villas | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 2.4 |
| Rockingham Apartments | $1,350/mo | $1,350/mo | 1 | 2.2 |
| River Bend Park Apartments | $1,350/mo | $1,433/mo | 3 | 2 |
| Grayson by Trion Living | $1,368/mo | $1,535/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rancho Cordova, 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
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,618/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,150/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Rancho Cordova, CA is $89,120 , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rancho Cordova, CA
Overall prices in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,618 |
| Utilities | $574 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,368 |
| Healthcare | $667 |
| Other goods and services | $1,068 |
| Estimated total | $5,861/mo |
Population
80,656
Median household income
$89,120
Census median rent
$1,698/mo
Census rent burden
30.2%
Median age
35.4
Mean commute
28 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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