Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sonoma, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sonoma

$2,695/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sonoma is $2,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $755 more per month.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sonoma

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sonoma rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,372, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sonoma run $2,112 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

13%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,125

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,695

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,800

23%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,600

54%

92%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

54%

Last year

92%

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$2,695
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,863
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sonoma, CA is 6% lower 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

18215 Happy Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

18173 Happy Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

141 W Agua Caliente Rd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,299

House for rent

Available Aug 3

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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 $2,695 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sonoma?

Average rent prices in Sonoma have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Sonoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sonoma is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sonoma average around $2,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,520/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).

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