Average Rent in Santa Rosa, CA
15 apartment buildings, 126 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,576/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,634/mo
VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
126
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 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 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY
1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
PURE Property Management of California
1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Parc Station
2055 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Vineyard Gardens Apartments
240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA
888 4th Street
888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
The Meadows
2355 Meadow Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Meadowrock Apartments
1598 Becky Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY 1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA | $1,634 | $1,791 | $2.77 | 3.7 (67) | 2 |
| 2 | PURE Property Management of California 1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA | $1,700 | $2,257 | $2.32 | 4.4 (760) | 13 |
| 3 | Parc Station 2055 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA | $1,829 | $1,852 | $3.09 | 3.1 (46) | 2 |
| 4 | Vineyard Gardens Apartments 240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA | $1,938 | $2,266 | $3.04 | 3.9 (93) | 10 |
| 5 | 888 4th Street 888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA | $1,985 | $2,586 | $3.68 | 3 (39) | 19 |
| 6 | The Meadows 2355 Meadow Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA | $1,999 | $2,098 | $2.83 | 4.6 (26) | 4 |
| 7 | Meadowrock Apartments 1598 Becky Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2.56 | 4.3 (6) | 1 |
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VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY
3.7 (67)1405 Townview Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
PURE Property Management of California
4.4 (760)1101 College Ave # 140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Parc Station
3.1 (46)2055 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Vineyard Gardens Apartments
3.9 (93)240 Burt St, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA
888 4th Street
3 (39)888 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
The Meadows
4.6 (26)2355 Meadow Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Santa Rosa, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $2,576 per month, based on 126 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,634 at VINTAGE AT BENNETT VALLEY to $2,758 at Rancho Valencia.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,079/mo | $1,634/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $2,420/mo | $1,700/mo | 67 |
| 2 Bed | $2,733/mo | $2,000/mo | 48 |
| 3 Bed | $3,278/mo | $2,700/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,420/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,733/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 24% 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
$103,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,576/mo.
Comfortable income
$124,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,634/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Rosa, CA is $97,410 , about 21% 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) | $2,576 |
| Utilities | $630 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,502 |
| Healthcare | $733 |
| Other goods and services | $1,172 |
| Estimated total | $7,179/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 | $2,921 | +13% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,764 | +7% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,504 | -3% | 23 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,141 | +22% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,377 | -8% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,319 | -10% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
The average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $2,576 per month, based on 126 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Rosa, CA starts at $1,634 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa, CA average $2,420/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,700/mo across 67 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa, CA average $2,733/mo. Units start from $2,000/mo across 48 units currently listed.
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