At $2,690/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,690 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Sebastopol, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Sebastopol, CA has changed in 5 years
On the earnings side, the typical household in Sebastopol, CA now reports about $87,684, up from $89,679 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,563 to 7,445 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 47% to 51.3%.
Discussions about Sebastopol
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Sebastopol on your salary?
At $2,690/mo, how Sebastopol rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Sebastopol rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Sebastopol. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Sebastopol
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Sebastopol is $2,690/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,540/mo.
At 37% of local median household income ($87,684/yr), Sebastopol ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.2% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sebastopol an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Sebastopol?
Is rent going up or down in Sebastopol?
How does Sebastopol rent compare to other cities in California?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sebastopol?
What percentage of Sebastopol residents rent vs. own?
How does Sebastopol rent compare to the national average?
At $2,690/mo, rent takes ~37% of Sebastopol's median household income ($87,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Sebastopol.
No discussions yet.
