The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Sonoma County, CA

Sonoma County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Sonoma County, CA of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Sonoma County is about $2,014 per month. This puts it in the 81st percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,958. Households in Sonoma County have a median income of $8,163 per month so the average renter in Sonoma County is spending roughly 25% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Sonoma County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Sonoma County is $695,598 right now, which is higher than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Sonoma County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.

Higher rent prices are common in the northern parts of Sonoma County while lower rent rates are often available in western areas.

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