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Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?

$1,915/month

Average Rent

619 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,915 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Santa Rosa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Rosa, you can expect to pay about $1,538 per month for a studio, $1,915 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,348 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,862 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,538/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,915/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,348/month
906 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,862/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,729/month
311 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,580/month
742 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,754/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,126/month
3,254 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,868/month
348 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,642/month
875 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Santa Rosa, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
38% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?

Based on current rent prices, The Orchard Providence, Memorial Hospital and Downtown Santa Rosa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Orchard Providence
$2,134/month
694 Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,310/month
624 Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,430/month
718 Sq Ft
Cherry Street
$2,929/month
667 Sq Ft
Taylor Meadows
$5,207/month
694 Sq Ft
Kawana Springs
$5,804/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?

Based on current rent prices, Kawana Springs, Taylor Meadows and Cherry Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kawana Springs
$5,804/month
696 Sq Ft
Taylor Meadows
$5,207/month
694 Sq Ft
Cherry Street
$2,929/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,430/month
718 Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,310/month
624 Sq Ft
The Orchard Providence
$2,134/month
694 Sq Ft

Which Santa Rosa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with the most apartments available are Cherry Street, Downtown Santa Rosa and Taylor Meadows .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Street
$2,929/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,430/month
718 Sq Ft
Taylor Meadows
$5,207/month
694 Sq Ft
Kawana Springs
$5,804/month
696 Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,310/month
624 Sq Ft
The Orchard Providence
$2,134/month
694 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Rosa, CA?

Because the average rent in Santa Rosa is $1,915, you’ll want to make about $6,383 per month or $76,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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1501 Patty Place,
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

2-3 Beds | $2,195 - $2,810

Villa Rotonda

Villa Rotonda

3610 Mendocino Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,495 - $4,295

Spring Club Apartments

Spring Club Apartments

193 Airport Blvd,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

1-3 Beds | $2,350 - $3,400

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5 Communities in Santa Rosa
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4 Communities in Santa Rosa
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  • 114,489

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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 27,106

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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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Vertus Properties, Inc.
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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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