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Santa Rosa Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 2:09 AM

Santa Rosa, CA
126 Apartments for Rent

Santa Rosa Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 176,753
Population Density: 4,157 people/sq mile
Median Age: 40
Percentage of Family Households: 63%
Median Annual Income: $86,459 / year
Median Rent: $1,936 / month

What locals are saying

Imagine a city in California’s bay area that is close enough to San Francisco’s bustling urban lifestyle to be convenient, but far enough away to be surrounded by the beauty of the mountainous west coast terrain. Lay a blanket of suburban comfort over it, nestle it into the southern tip of Sonoma wine country, and you’ve got yourself Santa Rosa, California. Once a tiny homestead settlement, Santa Rosa became a trading post and incorporated in 1868. It remained a slow-grow Northern California town until just after World War II, when the population took off and the city expanded. Even now, Santa Rosa is still seeing hefty amounts of growth, packing new buildings and amenities in amongst its historic neighborhoods. All this considered, it’s a great place for renters, so let’s get to it!

Santa Rosa has some typical pricing for California, in general, but compared to most other cities in the bay area, renting is really pretty cheap

Santa Rosa Demographics


How diverse is Santa Rosa?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Santa Rosa are White (53%), Hispanic Or Latino (34.7%), Asian (6.3%), Two Or More (4%), Black Or African American (1.7%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%), Other (0.1%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Santa Rosa residents?

The median age in Santa Rosa is 40 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Santa Rosa?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Santa Rosa are White (53%), Hispanic Or Latino (34.7%), Asian (6.3%), Two Or More (4%), Black Or African American (1.7%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%), Other (0.1%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Santa Rosa residents?

The median age in Santa Rosa is 40 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Santa Rosa Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in Santa Rosa is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Above Average
The level of violent crime in Santa Rosa is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in Santa Rosa is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Santa Rosa


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Austin Creek Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
387 Students
33 Reviews
387
Students
33 Reviews
8 /10
Yulupa Elementary School
Public
K-3
Public
K-3
598 Students
9 Reviews
598
Students
9 Reviews
8 /10
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Charter
K-6
Charter
K-6
465 Students
13 Reviews
465
Students
13 Reviews

Middle Schools

8 /10
Rincon Valley Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
899 Students
21 Reviews
899
Students
21 Reviews
5 /10
Piner-Olivet Charter School
Charter
6-8
Charter
6-8
201 Students
5 Reviews
201
Students
5 Reviews
5 /10
Kid Street Learning Center Charter School
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
116 Students
6 Reviews
116
Students
6 Reviews

High Schools

8 /10
Maria Carrillo High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,462 Students
13 Reviews
1,462
Students
13 Reviews
5 /10
Montgomery High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,642 Students
7 Reviews
1,642
Students
7 Reviews
5 /10
Santa Rosa High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,948 Students
8 Reviews
1,948
Students
8 Reviews

What Renters Say about Santa Rosa


Apartment List has released the results for Santa Rosa from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Santa Rosa renters are somewhat dissatisfied with the Sonoma County city, but show high confidence in the local economy," says Andrew Tam, Vice President of Data Science at Apartment List. "The US renter population is at its highest level in 20 years, and while Santa Rosa renters generally agree that the economy is on the right track, they did express concern about safety and local crime rates."
65%
Weather
59%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
55%
Safety and Crime Rate
52%
Pet Friendliness
47%
Quality of Schools
38%
Social Life
33%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
31%
Commute Time
31%
Public Transit
23%
Dating
15%
State and Local Taxes
8%
Affordability
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Average rent in Santa Rosa, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa is $2,305, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,067. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Find an apartment for rent in Santa Rosa, CA


Searching for an apartment for rent in Santa Rosa, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 126 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Santa Rosa. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Santa Rosa is $1,600 for a studio, $2,305 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,067 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Santa Rosa apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Santa Rosa, CA apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Santa Rosa?

In Santa Rosa, the average rent is $1,600 for a studio, $2,305 for a 1-bedroom, $3,067 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,224 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Santa Rosa, check out our monthly Santa Rosa Rent Report.

How can I find a cheap apartment in Santa Rosa?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Santa Rosa by using the cheap apartments filter.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Santa Rosa?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Santa Rosa apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Santa Rosa?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Santa Rosa.

How can I find off-campus housing in Santa Rosa?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Santa Rosa. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of California-Hastings College of Law, California Institute of Integral Studies, Golden Gate University-San Francisco, California College of the Arts, and University of San Francisco.