Rent in Santa Rosa, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,827$33,924 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,819 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Santa Rosa, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Santa Rosa, CA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,949 | $23,388 | $77,960 | $37.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,155 | $25,860 | $86,200 | $41.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,827 | $33,924 | $113,080 | $54.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,887 | $46,644 | $155,480 | $74.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,147 | $49,764 | $165,880 | $79.75/hr |
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Rent in Santa Rosa, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Santa Rosa, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,819 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $2,827. A one-bedroom goes from $2,155 to $2,155, a studio from $1,949 to $1,980.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,155 for a one-bedroom and $2,827 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $33,924 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Santa Rosa, CA?
To keep a $2,827 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $54.37 an hour, or $113,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,155 takes $41.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Rosa, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,949, one bedroom $2,155, two $2,827, three $3,887 and four $4,147 a month.
Is rent affordable in Santa Rosa, CA?
For the typical household, earning $99,060 a year ($8,255 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,827 takes 34.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,827 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $113,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $54.37 an hour.