Rent by ZIP code in Rancho Cordova
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95742 | Sacramento County | $2,996 | +29% |
| 95670 | Sacramento County | $2,331 | 0% |
| 95827 | Sacramento County | $1,957 | -16% |
Rent by bedroom count in Rancho Cordova
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Sacramento County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Sacramento County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $2,170 to $3,100 depending on the Rancho Cordova ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,742 | -0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,793 | -2.1% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,201 | -2.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,887 | -3.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,329 | -3.8% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Rancho Cordova?
Typical rent across Sacramento County is $2,181 as of August 2026. That is up 1.7% from a year earlier and up 15.5% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Sacramento County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,954 | +13.2% |
| 2022 | $2,020 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $2,051 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,121 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $2,153 | +1.5% |
| 2026 (through August) | $2,181 | +1.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Rancho Cordova rent questions
- What is the average rent in Rancho Cordova, CA?
- Typical asking rent in Rancho Cordova is $2,331 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,957 to $2,996.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Rancho Cordova?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Sacramento County is $2,201 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,793 and a three bedroom is $2,887. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Rancho Cordova?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Sacramento County is $2,181 as of August 2026, up 1.7% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Rancho Cordova?
- ZIP 95827 has the lowest typical asking rent in Rancho Cordova at $1,957 a month, compared with $2,331 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Rancho Cordova?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Rancho Cordova rent of $2,331, that is about $6,993 a month, or $83,916 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Rancho Cordova sits in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.