Average Rent in Santa Rosa, CA
13 apartment buildings, 84 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,598/mo
Cheapest
$1,200/mo
Properties
13
Units
84
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Santa Rosa, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Rosa, CA Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
PURE Property Management of California
1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY
1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
Vineyard Gardens Apartments
240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA
Renaissance Housing Communities
6221 Montecito Blvd OFC, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA
Meadowrock Apartments
1598 Becky Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA
888 4th Street
888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Annadel
1020 Jennings Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURE Property Management of California 1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA | $1,200 | $2,489 | $2.46 | 4.4 (760) | 18 |
| 2 | VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY 1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA | $1,634 | $1,791 | $2.77 | 3.7 (67) | 2 |
| 3 | Vineyard Gardens Apartments 240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA | $1,938 | $2,352 | $2.99 | 3.9 (93) | 5 |
| 4 | Renaissance Housing Communities 6221 Montecito Blvd OFC, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA | $1,995 | $2,421 | $2.84 | 3.7 (34) | 6 |
| 5 | Meadowrock Apartments 1598 Becky Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2.56 | 4.3 (6) | 1 |
| 6 | 888 4th Street 888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA | $2,150 | $2,667 | $3.51 | 3 (39) | 20 |
| 7 | Annadel 1020 Jennings Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA | $2,195 | $2,571 | $2.73 | 3 (120) | 8 |
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PURE Property Management of California
4.4 (760)1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY
3.7 (67)1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
Vineyard Gardens Apartments
3.9 (93)240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA
Renaissance Housing Communities
3.7 (34)6221 Montecito Blvd OFC, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA
Meadowrock Apartments
4.3 (6)1598 Becky Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA
888 4th Street
3 (39)888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Santa Rosa, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $2,598 per month, based on 84 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,200 at PURE Property Management of California to $3,045 at Rancho Valencia.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,594/mo | $1,200/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,337/mo | $1,700/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $2,633/mo | $2,000/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $3,159/mo | $2,695/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $3,875/mo | $3,600/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Rosa, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Rosa, CA averages $2,337/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,633/mo. At the local median household income of $97,410, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santa Rosa, CA at $2,084/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santa Rosa, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Rosa, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$104,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,598/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Rosa, CA is $97,410 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Rosa, CA
Overall prices in Santa Rosa, CA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Rosa, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,598 |
| Utilities | $630 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,502 |
| Healthcare | $733 |
| Other goods and services | $1,172 |
| Estimated total | $7,201/mo |
Population
177,216
Median household income
$97,410
Census median rent
$2,084/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
40.5
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santa Rosa, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santa Rosa, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +11% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +24% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -12% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -2% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +6% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +29% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
The average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $2,598 per month, based on 84 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Rosa, CA starts at $1,200 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa, CA average $2,337/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,700/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa, CA average $2,633/mo. Units start from $2,000/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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