Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Rosa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Rosa rent stands today
Santa Rosa, CA rent slipped 0.2% year over year to a current median of $2,395/month. Renters are seeing a 4.0% month-over-month increase, paying $150 less per month on average than last year despite recent gains.
Compared to national trends
Santa Rosa sits 26.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with a total of 184 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Rosa rent for $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month. Houses command a median of $3,200/month while apartments are at $2,200/month, reflecting the city's mix of property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwest Santa Rosa rents rose 28.2% year over year to $2,500/month, contrasting with the citywide modest decline. Meanwhile, Gordon Cooper saw rents fall 40.7% to $2,312/month, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Rosa
$2,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Rosa is $2,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Rosa
184
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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
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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  6% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,299 | 6% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 |  11% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burbank Gardens | $2,178 | |
Junior College | $2,239 | |
North Junior College | $2,450 | |
Northwest Santa Rosa | $2,500 | |
Oakmont Village | $2,395 | |
Sos | $2,216 | |
St Rose | $2,200 | |
West End | $2,397 | |
West Junior College | $2,228 | |
Wright Area Action Group | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,299
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
Northwest Santa Rosa
Average rent
$2,500
Junior College
Average rent
$2,239
Wright Area Action Group
Average rent
$2,300
West Junior College
Average rent
$2,228
West End
Average rent
$2,397
Burbank Gardens
Average rent
$2,178
North Junior College
Average rent
$2,450
Oakmont Village
Average rent
$2,395
St Rose
Average rent
$2,200
Sos
Average rent
$2,216
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
5%
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
26%higher than the national median
111%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa, CA is 40% lower than the median rent in Calistoga, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,000
24%$2,400
3%$2,400
17%$4,000
7%$2,750
9%$2,941
15%$2,375
3%$5,749
3%$2,550
19%$2,600
26%$3,822
23%$2,574
9%Discover rentals in Santa Rosa, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
2182 Brookwood Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
2807 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Junior College apartment for rent in Santa Rosa
1851 Salem Ave #24, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Junior College apartment for rent in Santa Rosa
2044 Mendocino Ave #35, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
3 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairway View Estates house for rent in Santa Rosa
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,100
$5,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Rosa
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,749
Condo for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
House for rent
1d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1106 Prospect Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3587 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1530 1530 Boston Court & 1525 Atlanta Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Oct 7
1d ago
Verified
1956 Lazzini Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
865 865 & 871 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,400
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
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2300 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,400
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 $2,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa?
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Santa Rosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Rosa is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Rosa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Burbank Gardens ($2,178/mo), St Rose ($2,200/mo), and Sos ($2,216/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 $96,000/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?
December offers the best rental deals in Santa Rosa, with rents running about 4.9% lower than peak August prices. December and November are also the least competitive months with lower overall demand.
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).