What is the average apartment size in Rancho Cordova?

The average size for a Rancho Cordova, CA apartment is 851 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 Rancho Cordova?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Rancho Cordova is $1,881 per month, a 1.6% increase from last years average of $1,851.

What is the average apartment size in Rancho Cordova?

The typical apartment in Rancho Cordova offers about 851 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rancho Cordova, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rancho Cordova?

The typical rent budget in Rancho Cordova ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rancho Cordova?

In Rancho Cordova, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Cordova is $1,881, a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,851.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $1,692, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,938 offer 936 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,241 sq ft) for $2,694, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rancho Cordova, CA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,881	851 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,692	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,938	936 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,694	1,241 sq. ft.

Rancho Cordova, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Rancho Cordova, CA have increased by 1.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,851 to $1,881.

What's the typical rent budget in Rancho Cordova, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Rancho Cordova, CA (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Rancho Cordova, CA?

11,868 or 43% of the households in Rancho Cordova, CA are renter-occupied while 15,847 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Rancho Cordova Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rancho Cordova	$1,881
Los Angeles	$2,738
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,962
San Francisco	$3,765
Oakland	$2,628
Long Beach	$2,685
Sacramento	$1,880
San Jose	$3,167
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Davis, CA	$2,601
Roseville, CA	$2,342
Folsom, CA	$2,367
Citrus Heights, CA	$1,753
Rocklin, CA	$2,237
Elk Grove, CA	$2,210
West Sacramento, CA	$1,960
Auburn, CA	$1,858
Lincoln, CA	$2,519
Carmichael, CA	$1,613

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 Rancho Cordova 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.