Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Sonoma, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sonoma

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sonoma is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sonoma

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,322, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sonoma run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

19%

-

1 bedroom

$2,200

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,600

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,700

10%

12%

4 bedroom

$4,700

15%

92%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

15%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,599
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sonoma, CA is equal to the median rent in American, CA.

Discover rentals in Sonoma, CA

18405 Sonoma Hwy 12 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

18405 Sonoma Hwy 12

18405 Highway 12, Sonoma, CA 95476

Studio

1 bath

$675

Wood Valley Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

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

40m ago

Townhouse for rent in Sonoma

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,199

356 Robinson St #4 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sonoma

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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 $2,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sonoma?

Average rent prices in Sonoma have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Sonoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sonoma is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the lowest rents in Sonoma with approximately 15% savings compared to March, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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