Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Sonora, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sonora

$1,795/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sonora is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sonora

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sonora rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sonora, CA

Average rent prices in Sonora have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,896. 1-bedroom apartments in Sonora run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,550

57%

70%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,925

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,400

14%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

70%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

14%

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$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sonora, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Atwater, CA.

Discover rentals in Sonora, CA

Yosemite Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Yosemite Apartments

172 Columbia Way, Sonora, CA 95370

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Barretta 222 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Barretta 222

222 Barretta St, Sonora, CA 95370

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
19124 Black Oak Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Sonora

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
21767 Longeway Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Sonora

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,795 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sonora?

Average rent prices in Sonora have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Sonora rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sonora is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 $72,000/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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