Studio Apartment Rent in Rohnert Park, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rohnert Park, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,649 and +57% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rohnert Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rohnert Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,888 | $-142 (-7%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,190 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,780 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Windsor, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,130 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 17.1 mi | $1,840 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Novato, CA | 19.3 mi | $2,097 | +$67 (+3%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 23.3 mi | $1,910 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Guerneville, CA | 25 mi | $1,450 | $-580 (-29%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 25.5 mi | $2,210 | +$180 (+9%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 26.5 mi | $2,330 | +$300 (+15%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 28.3 mi | $2,070 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Napa, CA | 28.9 mi | $1,845 | $-185 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Rohnert Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rohnert Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rohnert Park, California is $2,030 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,649.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rohnert Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,200 ($6,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rohnert Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rohnert Park's studio median of $2,030 is +57% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rohnert Park rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Rohnert Park ranks #204 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rohnert Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Santa Rosa ($1,888), Sebastopol ($1,780), Sonoma ($1,840).