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Rocklin, CA

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A busy city just minutes from Sacramento.

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Rocklin, California sits just 21 miles northeast of Sacramento along I-80. This busy city is more than a suburb -- it is home to Sierra College and William Jessup University. It is filled with shopping plazas, such as the large Blue Oaks Town Center, and a section of Granite Drive is known as "Toy Row." (These toys are for grown-ups -- such as RVs and boats.) Rocklin is directly north of Roseville and residents enjoy easy access to Westfield Galleria at Roseville, providing even more shopping.

You'll enjoy fantastic mountain views when you move to a Rocklin apartment -- the city is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Sutter-Butte mountain range. Quarry Park features hiking trails and an amphitheater where concerts are often held.

Rocklin has a secret -- the Secret Ravine, that is, which played a large role during the California Gold Rush. Later, Rocklin became a major granite-mining town -- be sure to take some of the Quarry History Tours after moving to Rocklin. Learn more about the area's fascinating history by visiting the Rocklin History Museum, located in the historic Fletcher House.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rocklin, CA is $1,937 for one bedroom, $2,216 for two bedrooms, and $2,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rocklin has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,937/month
760 Sq Ft
House
$2,880/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,836/month
939 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,114/month
948 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Valley View Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

369 Students

9
out of 10

Sierra Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

446 Students

8
out of 10

Cobblestone Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

403 Students

8
out of 10

Rocklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

569 Students

7
out of 10

Sunset Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

555 Students

7
out of 10

Granite Oaks Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

950 Students

7
out of 10

Spring View Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

773 Students

7
out of 10

Rocklin High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,098 Students

9
out of 10

Whitney High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,984 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sierra College Natural History Museum
  • Mahany Park
  • Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary
  • Luken Park
  • Mahan Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.