Apartments for Rent in Rancho Cordova, CA (337 Rentals)

Rancho Cordova's history dates back to the California Gold Rush. As settlers and miners made their way to Sacramento, some of them settled in the area. Much of the area was developed by John Sutter, who built mills along the river that marks the city's northern border. In fact, for a long time, the area was known as the community of Mills. There's also Sutter street, named after his contributions. The city got its name from the Cordova Vineyards, which were established in the 1800s. Allegedly, wine from the vineyards was served to President Teddy Roosevelt. The vineyards chose Cordova as a reference to the Cordoba region of Spain. The area grew immensely after World War II, and efforts to incorporate the city occurred in the 1950s and 60s. However, it wasn't until 2002 that a measure hit the ballot, and 78 percent of residents voted to incorporate.