Santa Rosa

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Santa Rosa, CA

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In the heart of wine country, an artistic community with flair to spare.

Quirky Artistic Outdoors Historic

Located in California's Wine Country, Santa Rosa combines city conveniences with natural surroundings as the center of Sonoma County. Current rental trends show steady market conditions, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,870, while larger units range from $2,296 for two bedrooms to $3,299 for four bedrooms. The rental market has remained relatively stable, with modest year-over-year increases ranging from 0.4% to 4.2% depending on unit size.

Santa Rosa features distinctive areas like Railroad Square, known for its historic architecture, and the Fountain Grove district. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Spring Lake Regional Park's trails and Trione-Annadel State Park's hiking paths. The Charles M. Schulz Museum honors the legendary Peanuts cartoonist who called Santa Rosa home, while the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens preserves the legacy of the pioneering horticulturist. Downtown Santa Rosa centers on Old Courthouse Square, offering local shops and dining options. The surrounding area includes established wineries and Safari West, a 400-acre wildlife preserve.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,528 for a studio, $1,923 for one bedroom, $2,306 for two bedrooms, and $2,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Rosa has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,923/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$4,066/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,499/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,474/month
1,078 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa, CA

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Yulupa Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

579 Students

Mark West Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

397 Students

Austin Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

336 Students

J. X. Wilson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

371 Students

Hidden Valley Elementary Satellite School

Public

Grades K-6

449 Students

Rincon Valley Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

786 Students

Herbert Slater Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

716 Students

Santa Rosa Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

466 Students

Hilliard Comstock Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

434 Students

Lawrence Cook Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

448 Students

Maria Carrillo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,591 Students

Montgomery High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,572 Students

Santa Rosa High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,682 Students

Piner High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,361 Students

Elsie Allen High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,055 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
  • SRJC Planetarium
  • Environmental Discovery Center
  • Spring Lake Regional Park
  • Hunter 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 November 2025.