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Windsor

Pop. 26,081·67th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,606/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$1,644
Rising (Monthly)
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Windsor · $3,606
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,606/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$144,000/yr
Local median income
$133,979/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Windsor's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$4,250
4 BR+
$4,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,606 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$43,272/yr
At $3,606/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Windsor, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,081
Median income
$133,979
Median age
42.7
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
22.4%
18.6%
25.3%
16.1%
17.5%
Under 1822.4%
18–3418.6%
35–5425.3%
55–6416.1%
65+17.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
62.3%
32.9%
White62.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic32.9%
Asian1.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
12.4%
20.3%
31%
36.3%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Windsor, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$123,277 → $133,979
up 8.7%
Population
26,548 → 26,081
down 1.8%
Renter share
24.4% → 24.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 36.3%
+2.9 pts
Median age
41.6 → 42.7
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Windsor, CA now reports about $133,979, up from $123,277 in 2021. Census counts show Windsor, CA losing about 467 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.4% to 36.3% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Windsor rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Windsor. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Windsor, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Windsor is $3,606/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,250/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($133,979/yr), Windsor ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Windsor an affordable city for renters?

Windsor is considered moderate for renters. At $3,606/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($133,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Windsor slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Windsor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,606/mo in Windsor. The local median household income is $133,979/yr, meaning the typical Windsor household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Windsor?

Rent in Windsor has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Windsor rent compare to other cities in California?

Windsor is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #67 out of 381 tracked cities at $3,606/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Windsor?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Windsor ($3,606/mo): Guerneville ($1,828/mo), Santa Rosa ($2,574/mo), Rohnert Park ($2,591/mo).

What percentage of Windsor residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of Windsor households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. Windsor leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Windsor rent compare to the national average?

Windsor's median rent of $3,606/mo is $1,644 (84%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #67 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,606/mo, rent takes ~32% of Windsor's median household income ($133,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Windsor 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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