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Rental Market Trends in Sonora, CA

What is the average rent in Sonora, CA?

$1,243/month

Average Rent

589 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Sonora, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Sonora, CA is $1,243 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Sonora more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Sonora average $1,358 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Sonora average $1,243 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Sonora average $1,397 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Sonora average $1,123 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,358/month
1,500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,243/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,397/month
890 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,123/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,667/month
1,255 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 Sonora, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sonora, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sonora, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
80% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Sonora is $1,243, you’ll want to make about $4,143 per month or $49,716 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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Sonora, CA

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How does Sonora, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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19696 Whitto Mine Rd

19696 Whitto Mine Rd

19696 Whitto Mine Rd,
Sonora, CA 95370

$1,230 - $1,550

1-2 Beds

Quail Hollow Apartments

Quail Hollow Apartments

20230 Grouse Way,
Sonora, CA 95370

$1,365 - $1,485

1-2 Beds

21593 Crystal Falls Dr

21593 Crystal Falls Dr

21593 Crystal Falls Dr,
Sonora, CA 95370

$2,950

3 Beds

108 Mccormick Dr

108 Mccormick Dr

108 Mccormick Dr,
Sonora, CA 95370

$2,700

3 Beds

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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 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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