Last updated on August 8, 2026

Average rent in
Cotati, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cotati

$2,491/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cotati is $2,491 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $551 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cotati

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cotati rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cotati, CA

Average rent prices in Cotati have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cotati, CA

Rent prices in Cotati vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cotati is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cotati run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,300

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

12%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,900

68%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

68%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cotati, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cotati, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cotati and Calistoga by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cotati

Median rent price$2,491
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,399
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cotati, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Calistoga, CA.

Discover rentals in Cotati, CA

El Rancho Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

El Rancho Cottages

8192 El Rancho Dr, Cotati, CA 94931

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

Apartment for rent

8564 Cypress Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cotati

8564 Cypress Ave #18, Cotati, CA 94931

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 19

27 Arbor Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cotati

Condo for rent

458 Christensen Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cotati

4 beds

3 baths

$3,900

House for rent

Available Aug 15

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Frequently asked questions for Cotati, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cotati rental market.

How much is rent in Cotati?

The average rent in Cotati is $2,491 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cotati?

Average rent prices in Cotati have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cotati rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cotati is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cotati?

To comfortably afford rent in Cotati, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cotati?

Based on our current listings, 46% of Cotati rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 6 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 13 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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