Felix
420 Mendocino Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,316 - $4,305
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.
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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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Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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7%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
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26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
How does Santa Rosa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Rosa, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.