← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Santa Rosa, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Santa Rosa, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,560
1-year change
+3.1%
3-year change
+5.7%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.0%
Rents in Santa Rosa rose +3.1%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Santa Rosa, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,560 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,555 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,550 |
| May 2026 | $2,533 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,510 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,495 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,496 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,486 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,471 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,477 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,471 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,492 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,482 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,494 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,500 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,491 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,474 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,460 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,455 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,456 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,464 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,460 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,457 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,461 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,474 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,467 |
| May 2024 | $2,447 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,425 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,428 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,424 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,422 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,410 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,422 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,429 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,429 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,422 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,010 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,230 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,960 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,470 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 95401 | $2,407 | +2.6% |
| 95403 | $2,968 | +4.4% |
| 95404 | $2,397 | +4.7% |
| 95405 | $2,676 | +3.6% |
| 95407 | $2,713 | +0.5% |
| 95409 | $2,675 | +1.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Santa Rosa
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Santa Rosa, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.5% to +4.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.