Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Santa Rosa, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,942
Population
174,543
Renter Mix
46% Rent
In the heart of wine country, an artistic community with flair to spare
Quirky
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Artistic
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Outdoors
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.
Explore the City
Lincoln Manor, Santa Rosa, California is a unique planned community of duplexes from the 1980s
Grab a tacco at Mitote food park in Lincoln Manor, Santa Rosa, California.
The Santa Rosa trolley in Lincoln Manor, Santa Rosa, California.
Finley Community Park in Lincoln Manor is a great place for pickleball.
Rincon Valley Community Park it is a very family friendly park.
Lake Ralphine is a wonderful place to relax in the Middle Rincon neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,978
Average: $115,648
Education
52,679
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
90,785
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Rosa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,627 for a studio, $1,942 for one bedroom, $2,362 for two bedrooms, and $2,879 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
$1,942/month
623 Sq Ft
House
$4,285/month
1,629 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,269/month
400 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Rosa, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Austin Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School (SRFACS)
Public
Grades K-8
525 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School (SRFACS)
Public
Grades K-8
525 Students
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
708 Students
Public
Grades K-8
383 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
212 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,253 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,253 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,553 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
- SRJC Planetarium
- Spring Lake Regional Park
- Hunter Creek Trail
- Colgan Creek Trail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
Top Apartments in Santa Rosa
Houses for Rent in Santa Rosa
Property Management Companies in Santa Rosa, CA
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CONAM Management Corporation
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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.