Folsom, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Folsom, California rental market.

Folsom, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,353

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Folsom, California apartments have recorded a 3.1% rent increase.

Folsom, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Folsom $2,303 $2,286 $2,393 $2,378 $2,272 $2,290 $2,296 $2,254 $2,303 $2,353
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Folsom
National
Nov 2021
$2,303
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,286
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,393
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,378
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,272
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,290
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,296
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,254
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,303
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,353
$1,748

Folsom, California Average Apartment Rent

Folsom, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 87.35%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Folsom, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 12.65%.

Folsom, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 8,719
Owner occupied housing units 19,579

Renters take up 31% of Folsom, California real estate, occupying a total of 8,719 units, while homeowners live in 19,579 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$89,349

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.37

Rental vacancy rate**

4%

Folsom, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 351
1 bed 2,192
2 beds 3,125
3 beds 2,003
4 beds 943
5 or more beds 105

There are 3,125 rentals in Folsom, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 36%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 105 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Folsom, California homes for rent is 4.1.

Folsom, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 565
25 - 34 years 1,948
35 - 44 years 1,710
45 - 54 years 1,730
55 - 59 years 742
60 - 64 years 551
65 - 74 years 744
75 - 84 years 433
85 years and over 296

Most condos for rent in Folsom, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (22%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (20%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Folsom, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,881
Non-Family Households 3,838

Folsom, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,813
No related children of the householder under 18 5,906

A total of 4,881 apartments for rent in Folsom, California, or 56% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 32% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,813 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Folsom, California is 2.37.

Folsom, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 129
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,135
Some college or associate's degree 2,805
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,650

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 53% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 1% of the homes for rent in Folsom, California.

Folsom, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2020 or later 56
Built 2010 - 2019 1,050
Built 2000 - 2009 2,519
Built 1990 - 1999 2,299
Built 1980 - 1989 1,204
Built 1970 - 1979 808
Built 1960 - 1969 389
Built 1950 - 1959 227
Built 1939 or earlier 126

The highest share of Folsom, California apartment rentals, namely 29% or 2,519 units, were Built 2000 - 2009, followed by those Built 1990 - 1999 (26%, 2,299 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (14%, 1,204 units).

Folsom, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 841
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,545
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,407
Moved in 2000 to 2009 798
Moved in 1990 to 1999 128

Median year renter moved into unit 2018

Most Folsom, California renters (41%) moved in 2018 to 2020, while only 1% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Folsom, California condos for rent is 2018.

Folsom, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 692
1 vehicle available 3,779
2 vehicles available 3,041
3 vehicles available 957
4 vehicles available 126
5 or more vehicles available 124

When it comes to transportation options, 43% of Folsom, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 35% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 11% have 3 vehicles available.

Folsom, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 7,166
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 718
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 257
Walked 257
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 130
Worked at home 2,236

Folsom, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 14,575
Moved within same county 2,648
Moved from different county within same state 1,983
Moved from different state 956
Moved from abroad 335

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Folsom, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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