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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Rosa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Rosa rent stands today
Santa Rosa, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.9% after reaching a trough of $2,300/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Santa Rosa runs roughly 1.2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with a total rental inventory of 166 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Rosa rent for about $1,488/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,232/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alta Vista rents fell 63.1% year over year to $2,395/month across 22 rentals, a large decline compared to the broadly flat citywide market. Copperfield Homeowners also saw a decline of 38.9%, while St Rose rents rose 17.7%, showing notable neighborhood divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Rosa
$2,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Rosa is $2,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Rosa
166
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Rosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Rosa, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Santa Rosa, CA
Rent prices in Santa Rosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Rosa is $2,105, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,228.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,487 | No Change | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 |  5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,232 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 7% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burbank Gardens | $2,195 | |
Junior College | $2,115 | |
Middle Rincon | $2,395 | |
North Junior College | $2,349 | |
Northwest Santa Rosa | $2,105 | |
Oakmont Village | $2,989 | |
Scenic Brush Creek | $2,249 | |
Sos | $2,197 | |
West End | $2,300 | |
Wright Area Action Group | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,105 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,232
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
Northwest Santa Rosa
Average rent
$2,105
Junior College
Average rent
$2,115
Wright Area Action Group
Average rent
$2,350
Burbank Gardens
Average rent
$2,195
Middle Rincon
Average rent
$2,395
Scenic Brush Creek
Average rent
$2,249
West End
Average rent
$2,300
North Junior College
Average rent
$2,349
Sos
Average rent
$2,197
Oakmont Village
Average rent
$2,989
Apartments
Average rent
$2,105
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Rosa and Calistoga by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Rosa
21%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Calistoga, CA.
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36%Discover rentals in Santa Rosa, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Rosa
2431 Bethards Dr #4, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
22h ago
2807 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
104 10th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1851 Salem Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$34,031
$27,308
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Skyhawk Commmunity house for rent in Santa Rosa
5881 Sailing Hawk Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
4414 Bally Bunion Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,750
House for rent
1d ago
3587 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 Link Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1530 1530 & 1532 Atlanta Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,848
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
1956 Lazzini Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1851 Salem Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,799–$3,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1956 Lazzini Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 Link Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,799–$3,345
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Rosa, 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 $2,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa?
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Santa Rosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Rosa is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Rosa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Northwest Santa Rosa ($2,105/mo), Junior College ($2,115/mo), and Burbank Gardens ($2,195/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions in Sonoma County's wine country region.
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).