Santa Rosa, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,582
1-year change
+3.3%
$83/mo
5-year change
+16.6%
$368/mo
10-year change
+44.5%
$795/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Santa Rosa

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,580/mo—0.0%
2016$1,763/mo+11.6%+11.6%
2017$1,855/mo+5.2%+17.4%
2018$2,018/mo+8.8%+27.7%
2019$2,017/mo-0.0%+27.7%
2020$2,048/mo+1.5%+29.6%
2021$2,104/mo+2.7%+33.2%
2022$2,341/mo+11.3%+48.2%
2023$2,409/mo+2.9%+52.5%
2024$2,441/mo+1.3%+54.5%
2025$2,503/mo+2.5%+58.4%
2026$2,522/mo+0.8%+59.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Santa Rosa changed since 2015?

Median rent in Santa Rosa, CA was $1,516 in 2015-01 and is $2,582 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,066 per month over 11 years.

How much has Santa Rosa rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Santa Rosa, CA has changed +16.6% ($368 per month). The current median is $2,582.

What has rent in Santa Rosa done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santa Rosa, CA has changed +44.5% ($795 per month). It is now $2,582.

Is rent in Santa Rosa going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Santa Rosa, CA has increased +3.3% ($83/mo). Current median: $2,582.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.