Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sonoma State University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Rosa

$2,347/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Rosa is $2,347 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $447 more per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Rosa

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Rosa rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sonoma State University, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Sonoma State University, CA

Rent prices in Santa Rosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Rosa is $2,285, whereas a house costs $3,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,995

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,387

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,200

-

14%

4 bedroom

$3,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,387

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sonoma State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Sonoma State University, CA

Allegro - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

Allegro

8025 Beverly Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2182 Brookwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Santa Rosa

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Country Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8

Very good

Country Club Apartments

2807 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,825–$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LANCE 1120LANCE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

LANCE 1120LANCE

1120 Lance Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Sonoma State University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Rosa rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Rosa?

The average rent in Santa Rosa is $2,347 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa?

Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Santa Rosa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Rosa is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $447 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Rosa?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Rosa, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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