Colgan Creek
1501 Patty Place,
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
2-3 Beds | $2,195 - $2,810
Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
$1,868/month
Average Rent
620 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA is $1,868 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,575/month, making Santa Rosa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Rosa, you can expect to pay about $1,248 per month for a studio, $1,868 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,306 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,858 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Rosa, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa, CA
Last Updated April 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?
Based on current rent prices, NW Santa Rosa, Memorial Hospital and Southwest Santa Rosa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?
Based on current rent prices, Lomita Heights, Julliard Park and St Rose are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Rosa.
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Which Santa Rosa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Santa Rosa with the most apartments available are Downtown Santa Rosa, Memorial Hospital and NW Santa Rosa .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Rosa, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Rosa is $1,868, you’ll want to make about $6,226 per month or $74,712 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.
How does Santa Rosa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Rosa, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,975/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,413/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,785/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.