Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Sonoma, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sonoma

$2,925/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sonoma is $2,925 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $975 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sonoma

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sonoma rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sonoma, CA

Average rent prices in Sonoma have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Sonoma, CA

Rent prices in Sonoma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sonoma is $2,545, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Sonoma run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$2,000

9%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$4,750

2%

28%

4 bedroom

$4,300

36%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sonoma and American by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sonoma

Median rent price$2,925
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,905
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sonoma, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in American, CA.

Discover rentals in Sonoma, CA

18193 Happy Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1 bath

$2,145

Apartment for rent

17353 Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

17353 Park Ave

17353 Park Ave, Sonoma, CA 95476

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

18199 Happy Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

18173 Happy Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sonoma, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sonoma rental market.

How much is rent in Sonoma?

The average rent in Sonoma is $2,925 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sonoma?

Average rent prices in Sonoma have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Sonoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sonoma is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sonoma?

To comfortably afford rent in Sonoma, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sonoma?

Sonoma's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across California's wine country rental market.

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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