How much does it cost to rent in Healdsburg, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Healdsburg, CA is $3,351. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Healdsburg cheaper than other California cities?

Healdsburg is one of the pricier cities in California, ranking #96 out of 381 cities tracked at $3,351/mo.

When was Healdsburg rent data last updated?

Healdsburg rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Healdsburg, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Healdsburg, CA at $2,780 per month, which is 17% below the $3,351 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Healdsburg

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Pop. 11,243·96th most expensive in California·Healdsburg rents are up 11.9% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,351/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.9%

Month-over-Month

-7.2%

vs US Median

+$1,389

Falling (Monthly)

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Healdsburg · $3,351

More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

45/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Healdsburg's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,351/mo

Expected by trend

$3,264/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Healdsburg's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,910

1 BR

$2,120

2 BR

$2,780

3 BR

$3,800

4 BR+

$4,020

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,780/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,351 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$40,212/yr

At $3,351/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 11.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, -7.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Healdsburg, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,243

Median income

$103,554

Median age

44.6

Renters

39.9%

Age distribution

17.5%

18.1%

27.1%

14.7%

22.6%

Under 1817.5%

18–3418.1%

35–5427.1%

55–6414.7%

65+22.6%

Gender

46%

54%

Male46%

Female54%

Race & ethnicity

62.4%

36%

White62.4%

Hispanic36%

Asian1.9%

Education (25+)

14.7%

18.5%

26.2%

40.6%

No HS diploma14.7%

HS diploma18.5%

Some college26.2%

Bachelor's+40.6%

Housing tenure

60.1%

39.9%

Owner60.1%

Renter39.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Healdsburg, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,712 → $3,351

up 23.6%

Income

$94,375 → $103,554

up 9.7%

Population

11,439 → 11,243

down 1.7%

Renter share

39.3% → 39.9%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

46.2% → 40.6%

-5.6 pts

Median age

46.9 → 44.6

-2.3 yrs

Rent in Healdsburg, CA has increased 23.6% since 2022, going from about $2,712 per month to roughly $3,351 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,375 in 2021 to $103,554 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 11,439 to 11,243 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 46.2% to 40.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Healdsburg, CA market of 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Healdsburg on your salary?

At $3,351/mo, how Healdsburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 36.1% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 50.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 44.1% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 24.7% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 54.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 60.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 48.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Healdsburg rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Healdsburg. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Healdsburg

About renting in Healdsburg, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Healdsburg is $3,351/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,800/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($103,554/yr), Healdsburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Healdsburg an affordable city for renters?

Healdsburg is considered moderate for renters. At $3,351/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($103,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Healdsburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Healdsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,351/mo in Healdsburg. The local median household income is $103,554/yr, meaning the typical Healdsburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Healdsburg?

Rent in Healdsburg has increased 11.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Healdsburg rent compare to other cities in California?

Healdsburg is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #96 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,351/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Healdsburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Healdsburg ($3,351/mo): Guerneville ($1,828/mo), Santa Rosa ($2,574/mo), Rohnert Park ($2,591/mo).

What percentage of Healdsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of Healdsburg households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. Healdsburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Healdsburg rent compare to the national average?

Healdsburg's median rent of $3,351/mo is $1,389 (71%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #96 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

39%

MODERATE

At $3,351/mo, rent takes ~39% of Healdsburg's median household income ($103,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Healdsburg 39%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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