4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Rosa, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, California as of August 2026. That's +55% higher than the citywide median of $2,574 and +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Santa Rosa
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Santa Rosa
Compare Santa Rosa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Santa Rosa.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohnert Park, CA | 8.1 mi | $4,280 | +$302 (+8%) |
| Windsor, CA | 9.2 mi | $4,490 | +$512 (+13%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 11.7 mi | $3,740 | $-238 (-6%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 16.1 mi | $4,450 | +$472 (+12%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 16.8 mi | $4,020 | +$42 (+1%) |
| Guerneville, CA | 21.4 mi | $3,090 | $-888 (-22%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 22.1 mi | $3,890 | $-88 (-2%) |
| Novato, CA | 26.9 mi | $4,070 | +$92 (+2%) |
| Napa, CA | 30.7 mi | $3,995 | +$17 (0%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 33.4 mi | $4,280 | +$302 (+8%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 34.2 mi | $4,520 | +$542 (+14%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 35.6 mi | $2,100 | $-1,878 (-47%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Santa Rosa — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Santa Rosa, California is $3,978 per month. This is +55% higher than the citywide median of $2,574.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Santa Rosa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $159,120 ($13,260/month gross), which works out to roughly $76.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Rosa expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Rosa's 4+ bedroom median of $3,978 is +58% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Rosa rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Santa Rosa ranks #166 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Santa Rosa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Sebastopol ($3,740), Guerneville ($3,090), Sonoma ($3,890).