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Rohnert Park

Pop. 44,575·232nd most expensive in California·Rohnert Park rents are up 9.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,649/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$684
Rising (Monthly)
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Rohnert Park · $2,649
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Rohnert Park's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,649/mo
Expected by trend
$2,641/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,960
3 BR
$4,040
4 BR+
$4,280
Research median
$2,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,788/yr
At $2,649/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rohnert Park, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,575
Median income
$99,273
Median age
35.3
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
20.2%
29.3%
24.3%
14.6%
Under 1820.2%
18–3429.3%
35–5424.3%
55–6411.6%
65+14.6%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
56.5%
32.8%
White56.5%
Black2.1%
Hispanic32.8%
Asian6.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
22.2%
36%
30.5%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
49.9%
50.1%
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rohnert Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,062 → $2,649
up 28.5%
Income
$82,808 → $99,273
up 19.9%
Population
44,420 → 44,575
up 0.3%
Renter share
49.5% → 50.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
31% → 30.5%
-0.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in Rohnert Park, CA has climbed from $2,062 to $2,649, a 28.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $82,808 to $99,273 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Rohnert Park, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Rohnert Park rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Rohnert Park, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Rohnert Park is $2,649/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,040/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($99,273/yr), Rohnert Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rohnert Park an affordable city for renters?

Rohnert Park is considered moderate for renters. At $2,649/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($99,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rohnert Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rohnert Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,649/mo in Rohnert Park. The local median household income is $99,273/yr, meaning the typical Rohnert Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rohnert Park?

Rent in Rohnert Park has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rohnert Park rent compare to other cities in California?

Rohnert Park is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #232 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,649/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rohnert Park?

Santa Rosa is nearby and more affordable at $2,534/mo, which is $115 less than Rohnert Park.

What percentage of Rohnert Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.1% of Rohnert Park households are renters, while 49.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Rohnert Park has a strong rental market.

How does Rohnert Park rent compare to the national average?

Rohnert Park's median rent of $2,649/mo is $684 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #232 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,649/mo, rent takes ~32% of Rohnert Park's median household income ($99,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rohnert Park 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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