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Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?

$1,938/month

Average Rent

624 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,938 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,592 per month for a studio, $1,938 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,341 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,896 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,592/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,938/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,341/month
897 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,896/month
1,169 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,770/month
404 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,407/month
818 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,628/month
1,523 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,120/month
2,886 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 0.8%, which averages out to $15 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% 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, Downtown Santa Rosa and Memorial Hospital" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,208/month
661 Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,338/month
584 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?

Based on current rent prices, Memorial Hospital and Downtown Santa Rosa" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,338/month
584 Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,208/month
661 Sq Ft

Which Santa Rosa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with the most apartments available are Downtown Santa Rosa and Memorial Hospital" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Santa Rosa
$2,208/month
661 Sq Ft
Memorial Hospital
$2,338/month
584 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 $1,938, you’ll want to make about $6,460 per month or $77,520 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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How does Santa Rosa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, CA

Memorial Hospital

Santa Rosa, CA

Studio
-
$874/month
One Bedroom
$2,247/month
$1,813/month
Two Bedroom
$2,667/month
$1,976/month
Three Bedroom
$3,180/month
$3,200/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Rosa we think you'll love

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$2,196 - $3,186 Total Monthly Price

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Felix

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420 Mendocino Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

$2,324 - $3,924 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Vineyard Gardens

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Santa Rosa, CA 95407

$1,998 - $2,677 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Acacia on Santa Rosa Creek

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Santa Rosa, CA 95409

$2,079 - $2,810 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Santa Rosa, CA

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    Units

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5 Communities in Santa Rosa
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Montgomery Capital Partners
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    Units

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    Cities

5 Communities in Santa Rosa
AMC
AMC
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  • 122,506

    Units

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Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
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    Units

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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 29,835

    Units

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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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    Units

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2 Communities in Santa Rosa
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Vertus Properties, Inc.
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    Units

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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