Villa Rotonda
3610 Mendocino Ave,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,500 - $4,200
Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,943/month.
Rent in Santa Rosa is 17% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,943/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.6%
Change / Year
727
Available Apartments
Santa Rosa rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Santa Rosa average $1,598 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa average $1,943 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa average $2,384 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa average $2,940 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Rosa, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
44%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
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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.
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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" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Rosa, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Rosa is $1,943, you’ll want to make about $6,476 per month or $77,712 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.
View the Santa Rosa Area GuideStudio
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$861/month
One Bedroom
$2,328/month
$1,795/month
Two Bedroom
$2,743/month
$1,999/month
Three Bedroom
$3,270/month
$3,340/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Rohnert Park
Avg Rent: $2,062/month
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Cotati
Avg Rent: $1,113/month
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Sebastopol
Avg Rent: $1,008/month
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Windsor
Avg Rent: $1,927/month
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Penngrove
Avg Rent: $1,452/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa?
The average rent in Santa Rosa is $1,943 per month, which is 16.8% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Santa Rosa?
The average rent for a house in Santa Rosa, CA is $3,852 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Santa Rosa?
Rents in Santa Rosa, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.6% year-over-year and $11 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Santa Rosa?
In Santa Rosa, CA, 44% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.