Last updated
Average Rent in Santa Rosa, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Santa Rosa, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,915/mo
▲ +6.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Santa Rosa, CA
23 listed units across 6 buildings offering 2 bed units in Santa Rosa, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $81/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Valencia | Unit 4, C3 | $3,454 | $3,254 | $200 |
| 888 4th Street | Unit 6 | $2,915 | $2,765 | $150 |
| 888 4th Street | Unit 7 | $2,895 | $2,745 | $150 |
| 38° NORTH | Unit 9 | $3,428 | $3,280 | $148 |
| Vineyard Gardens Apartments | Unit 0282, Chardonnay | $2,506 | $2,406 | $100 |
| 888 4th Street | Unit 4 | $2,670 | $2,570 | $100 |
| 888 4th Street | Unit 8 | $3,025 | $2,925 | $100 |
| 888 4th Street | Unit 9 | $3,010 | $2,910 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA
Compare average rent across Santa Rosa, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa 95407 | $2,947 | ▲ $108 | $1,993 | 2 | 9 |
| Santa Rosa 95409 | $2,815 | ▲ $371 | $2,195 | 2 | 6 |
| Santa Rosa 95404 | $2,793 | ▲ $103 | $2,138 | 2 | 21 |
| Santa Rosa 95401 | $2,667 | ▼ $103 | $1,799 | 4 | 44 |
| Santa Rosa 95403 | $2,622 | ▲ $60 | $2,095 | 2 | 21 |
| Santa Rosa 95405 | $1,970 | ▲ $179 | $1,797 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Rosa, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $2,915 per month across 12 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have increased $169 (6.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Meadowrock Apartments starting at $2,095/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,915/mo.
Prices range from $2,095 to $3,763 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Santa Rosa, CA Rent Price History
View as table
| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,465 | - | 11 |
| June 2026 | $2,554 | +$89 | 12 |
| July 2026 | $2,565 | +$11 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $2,630 | +$65 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Rosa, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Rosa, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowrock Apartments | $2,095/mo | $2,095/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| 38° NORTH | $2,138/mo | $3,069/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY | $2,142/mo | $2,142/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Renaissance Housing Communities | $2,195/mo | $2,195/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Santa Rosa Oaks | $2,250/mo | $2,417/mo | 3 | 2.8 |
| Vineyard Gardens Apartments | $2,406/mo | $2,406/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| 888 4th Street | $2,745/mo | $2,872/mo | 5 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Santa Rosa, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
Is rent going up or down in Santa Rosa, CA?
What is the cheapest apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
How many apartments are available in Santa Rosa, CA?
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
$117,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,915/mo.
Comfortable income
$140,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,095/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Rosa, CA is $97,410 , about 30% 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) | $2,915 |
| Utilities | $630 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,502 |
| Healthcare | $733 |
| Other goods and services | $1,172 |
| Estimated total | $7,518/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.
Google Search Trends for Santa Rosa, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Explore Santa Rosa, CA Apartments
Browse all 12 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.