Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Rosa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Santa Rosa, CA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month, down $45 from last year. Month over month, rents fell 2.8%, reflecting a cooldown from the recent peak in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Santa Rosa runs 23.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 192 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Rosa rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,908/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,398/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,700/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest, making up 40.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Santa Rosa, CA, Lomita Heights rents fell 45.8% year over year to $2,250/month, and Copperfield Homeowners dropped 37.7% to $1,995/month. Meanwhile, South Park rents rose 23.5% to $2,500/month, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide market.
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 October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Rosa
192
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,190, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,349.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 6% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,907 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,397 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 15% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bennett Valley | $2,239 | |
Burbank Gardens | $2,282 | |
Junior College | $2,400 | |
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood | $2,146 | |
Middle Rincon | $2,213 | |
North Junior College | $2,412 | |
Northwest Santa Rosa | $2,499 | |
West End | $2,304 | |
West Junior College | $2,173 | |
Wright Area Action Group | $2,347 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,190 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,340 | 8% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,150 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,907
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
21%
Junior College
Average rent
$2,400
Northwest Santa Rosa
Average rent
$2,499
West End
Average rent
$2,304
Wright Area Action Group
Average rent
$2,347
Burbank Gardens
Average rent
$2,282
Bennett Valley
Average rent
$2,239
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood
Average rent
$2,146
North Junior College
Average rent
$2,412
West Junior College
Average rent
$2,173
Middle Rincon
Average rent
$2,213
Apartments
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,340
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last year
2%
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
24%higher than the national median
105%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
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$3,900
43%$2,225
23%$2,015
3%$4,000
19%$2,100
12%$3,133
24%$2,375
3%$3,450
59%$2,875
1%$2,725
5%$3,700
10%$2,734
22%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
$1,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Junior College apartment for rent in Santa Rosa
2044 Mendocino Ave #35, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
SOS apartment for rent in Santa Rosa
534 & 536 Humboldt Street #536-2, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
5905 Shiloh Ridge Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3 beds
3.5 baths
$19,500
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.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
3 beds
4 baths
$19,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
5 beds
5.5 baths
$12,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
3 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
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.House for rent
28m ago
3587 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,805
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
865 865 & 871 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
193 193 - 199 West Barham Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1956 Lazzini Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,350
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
193 193 - 199 West Barham Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,095–$3,729
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa?
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have decreased by 3% 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 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Rosa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are Memorial Hospital Neighborhood ($2,146/mo), West Junior College ($2,173/mo), and Middle Rincon ($2,213/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?
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).