Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

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Sonoma State University - Rohnert Park, CA Area Guide

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What's better than a smaller university? A smaller university in the heart of Wine Country! Sonoma State University is one of the smallest in the California State University System, located on 269 acres near Rohnert Park. Sonoma State offers 92 bachelor degree programs and 19 master degree programs, and it is ranked as one of the top public schools in the West. It is also considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. The Seawolves participate in NCAA Division II as part of the California Collegiate Athletic division. Situated about seven miles south of Santa Rosa and roughly 50 miles north of San Francisco, Rohnert Park is close to everything you love about Northern California -- including nearby wineries and vineyards. Rohnert Park dates back to about 1929, when a farmer named Waldo Emerson Rohnert purchased a large ranch in the area and started the Rohnert Seed Farm. When looking for apartments near Sonoma State University, look on the east side of town, especially along Snyder Lane and Southwest Boulevard. To be near some of Sonoma State's most popular destinations like the Green Music Center and Sonoma State University Art Gallery, look near the intersection of Rohnert Park Expressway and Petaluma Hill Road.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rohnert Park, CA is $1,765 for a studio, $2,086 for one bedroom, $2,463 for two bedrooms, and $3,175 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rohnert Park has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 508 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,765/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,086/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 937 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,463/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,343 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,175/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

University Elementary At La Fiesta

Public

Grades K-5

291 Students

Richard Crane Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

274 Students

Marguerite Hahn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

478 Students

Pathways Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

348 Students

Evergreen Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

630 Students

Pathways Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

348 Students

Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

775 Students

Technology Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

409 Students

Credo High School

Public

Grades 9-12

441 Students

Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Pathways Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

348 Students

Rancho Cotate High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,755 Students

El Camino High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sonoma State Univ. Observatory
  • Crane Creek Regional Park
  • Hunter Creek Trail
  • Fairfield Osborn Preserve
  • Colgan Creek Trail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.