Felix
420 Mendocino Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,316 - $4,305
$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.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Based on current rent prices, The Orchard Providence, Memorial Hospital and Downtown Santa Rosa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
Based on current rent prices, Kawana Springs, Taylor Meadows and Cherry Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
The neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with the most apartments available are Cherry Street, Downtown Santa Rosa and Taylor Meadows .
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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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.