1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rohnert Park, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rohnert Park, California as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,649 and +62% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rohnert Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rohnert Park
Compare Rohnert Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rohnert Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rohnert Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,098 | $-162 (-7%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,555 | +$295 (+13%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,970 | $-290 (-13%) |
| Windsor, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,370 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 17.1 mi | $2,050 | $-210 (-9%) |
| Novato, CA | 19.3 mi | $2,567 | +$307 (+14%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 23.3 mi | $2,120 | $-140 (-6%) |
| Guerneville, CA | 25 mi | $1,630 | $-630 (-28%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 25.5 mi | $2,710 | +$450 (+20%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 26.5 mi | $2,855 | +$595 (+26%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 28.3 mi | $2,540 | +$280 (+12%) |
| Napa, CA | 28.9 mi | $2,050 | $-210 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rohnert Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rohnert Park?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rohnert Park, California is $2,260 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,649.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rohnert Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rohnert Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rohnert Park's 1-bedroom median of $2,260 is +62% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rohnert Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Rohnert Park ranks #219 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rohnert Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Santa Rosa ($2,098), Sebastopol ($1,970), Sonoma ($2,050).