What is the average apartment size in Garden Grove?

The average size for a Garden Grove, CA apartment is 857 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 Garden Grove?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Garden Grove is $2,457 per month, a 3.15% increase from last year’s average of $2,382.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Garden Grove?

In Garden Grove, studios rent for $1,790 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,173 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,692 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,154 per month

What is the average apartment size in Garden Grove?

The typical apartment in Garden Grove offers about 857 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Garden Grove?

Studio apartments in Garden Grove average 476 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 716 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 975 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,219 sq. ft.

Garden Grove, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Garden Grove ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

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

In Garden Grove, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Garden Grove is $2,457, a 3.15% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,382.

Studio Apartments at $1,790 offer the most budget-friendly option with 476 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $2,173, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,692 offer 975 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,219 sq ft) for $3,154, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Garden Grove, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,457	857 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,790	476 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,173	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,692	975 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,154	1,219 sq. ft.

Garden Grove, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Garden Grove, CA have increased by 3.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,382 to $2,457.

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

The largest share of rentals in Garden Grove, CA (40%) 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 Garden Grove, CA?

22,594 or 46% of the households in Garden Grove, CA are renter-occupied while 26,056 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Garden Grove?

Midway City $2,063/month

Stanton $2,348/month

Buena Park $2,378/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,457/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Garden Grove?

Dana Point $3,424/month

Los Alamitos $3,533/month

Newport Beach $3,760/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Garden Grove, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Newport Beach	$3,760
Los Alamitos	$3,533
Dana Point	$3,424
Irvine	$3,347
San Juan Capistrano	$3,314
Aliso Viejo	$3,263
Seal Beach	$3,145
San Clemente	$3,115
Laguna Niguel	$2,966
Yorba Linda	$2,954
Laguna Woods	$2,918
Las Flores	$2,918
Lake Forest	$2,841
Costa Mesa	$2,829
Laguna Hills	$2,817
Huntington Beach	$2,801
Orange	$2,799
Tustin	$2,766
Mission Viejo	$2,756
Rancho Santa Margarita	$2,744
Santa Ana	$2,722
Placentia	$2,622
Cypress	$2,618
Brea	$2,601
Fountain Valley	$2,582
Fullerton	$2,530
Anaheim	$2,481
Westminster	$2,471
La Habra	$2,443
Buena Park	$2,378
Stanton	$2,348
Midway City	$2,063

Garden Grove | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Aliso Viejo is 32% higher than in Anaheim

$3,263

Aliso Viejo rent is 33% higher than Garden Grove average

Average Rent $3,263

$2,481

Anaheim rent is 1% higher than Garden Grove average

Average Rent $2,481

How Garden Grove Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Garden Grove	$2,457
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Anaheim	$2,481
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,801
Santa Ana, CA	$2,722
Fullerton, CA	$2,530
Newport Beach, CA	$3,760
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,829
Irvine, CA	$3,347
Orange, CA	$2,799
Downey, CA	$2,286
Buena Park, CA	$2,378

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 Garden 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.