Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Cotati, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cotati

$2,272/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cotati is $2,272 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $322 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cotati

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cotati rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Cotati run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,295

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,999

5%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,499

9%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,395

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$4,050

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

2%

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$2,272
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cotati, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Calistoga, CA.

Discover rentals in Cotati, CA

El Rancho Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

El Rancho Cottages

8192 El Rancho Dr, Cotati, CA 94931

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,272 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cotati?

Average rent prices in Cotati have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Cotati rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cotati is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $322 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Cotati offers solid options for renters with pets, with 43% of available apartments welcoming furry companions. The city averages about 14 listings per month, providing a steady selection of pet-friendly rentals in this Sonoma County community.

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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