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Saint Helena, CA

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It doesn’t get sweeter than this picture-perfect Napa County city

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Among the incredible cities that reside in the California wine capital that is Napa County, Saint Helena is one of the most sought-after. Positioned along California State Route 128 between the communities of Barro and Zinfandel, St. Helena encompasses over 400 vineyards that are comprised of nearly 7,000 acres of usable land. The area’s inescapable wine industry has turned St. Helena into a busy small town, but you wouldn’t know it given the city’s vibrant architecture and calming, natural surroundings.

St. Helena Highway is lined with incredible farm-to-table restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more, all supplied with some of the best wine in the world. While the entirety of St. Helena is overflowing with greenery, specific parks like Crane Park and Lyman Park put on events that make it easy to enjoy the beautiful climate. Fantastic schools serve the area, and families and renters of all types enjoy upscale apartment rentals and incredible homes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Helena, CA is $1,085 for one bedroom, $1,250 for two bedrooms, and $1,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Helena has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,085/month
348 Sq Ft
House
$11,890/month
2,773 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
  • Bothe Napa Valley State Park
  • Robert Ferguson Observatory
  • Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
  • Hood Mountain Regional Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County

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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 February 2025.