Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Sonora, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sonora

$1,625/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sonora is $1,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sonora

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sonora rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sonora, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sonora, CA

Average rent prices in Sonora have increased by 54% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Sonora, CA

Rent prices in Sonora vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sonora is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sonora run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,222

12%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,250

104%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,800

22%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

104%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sonora and Atwater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sonora

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sonora, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Atwater, CA.

Discover rentals in Sonora, CA

Hemmingway's Retreat - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Hemmingway's Retreat

21581 Phoenix Lake Rd, Sonora, CA 95370

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Barretta 222 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Barretta 222

222 Barretta St, Sonora, CA 95370

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Washington Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Washington Square Apartments

308 N Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

20324 S Sunshine Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sonora

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sonora, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sonora rental market.

How much is rent in Sonora?

The average rent in Sonora is $1,625 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sonora?

Average rent prices in Sonora have increased by 54% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Sonora rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sonora is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sonora?

To comfortably afford rent in Sonora, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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