Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Rosa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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 $2,395/month. Month-to-month rent is also essentially unchanged at this time.
Compared to national trends
Santa Rosa runs 24.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier California metro with a limited total rental inventory of 187 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,472/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,892/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $3,300/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $3,950/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cobblestone rents fell 44.3% year over year to $2,200/month across 22 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide trend, which is essentially flat year over year.
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 July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Rosa
187
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,472 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,892 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 15% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burbank Gardens | $2,261 | |
Junior College | $2,025 | |
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood | $2,300 | |
North Junior College | $2,125 | |
Northwest Santa Rosa | $2,250 | |
Oakmont Village | $2,650 | |
Scenic Brush Creek | $2,125 | |
West End | $1,995 | |
West Junior College | $2,272 | |
Wright Area Action Group | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,425 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,892
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
23%
Junior College
Average rent
$2,025
Wright Area Action Group
Average rent
$2,495
Northwest Santa Rosa
Average rent
$2,250
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood
Average rent
$2,300
Burbank Gardens
Average rent
$2,261
Oakmont Village
Average rent
$2,650
Scenic Brush Creek
Average rent
$2,125
West Junior College
Average rent
$2,272
North Junior College
Average rent
$2,125
West End
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
6%
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
24%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Calistoga, CA.
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10%$2,450
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42%$3,725
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$2,800
2%$2,387
3%$5,500
6%$2,187
9%$2,647
32%$3,895
2%$2,889
23%Discover rentals in Santa Rosa, CA
22h ago
1501 Patty Pl, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,705–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2001 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,950
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2807 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$2,750
Apartment for rent
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
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
$6,300
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oakmont Village house for rent in Santa Rosa
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,741–$3,467
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3587 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6221 6221 & 6233 Montecito Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1956 Lazzini Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,350
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2066 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$2,045–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
561 Renaissance Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 20
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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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa?
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa have remained the same 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 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Rosa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa are West End ($1,995/mo), Junior College ($2,025/mo), and Scenic Brush Creek ($2,125/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa average around $1,920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,370/month.
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).