In a recent WalletHub study of 150 areas throughout the U.S., Santa Rosa came in at number 13 when it came to quality of life for renters (1 is the best, 150 is the worst). Whether it’s because of the weather or proximity to world class wineries, placing 13 out of all the cities nationwide is no small feat.
Sonoma County – like most of California – is still fairly expensive for new homebuyers, but the rental market isn’t raising in price as quickly. According to stats on RentJungle, ‘One bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa rent for $1758 a month on average (a 7.79% increase from last year) and two bedroom apartment rents average $2152 (a 7.76% increase from last year).’
But getting away from apartment living is what many homebuyers are looking to do, and fortunately, Santa Rosa has some nice houses listed for rent right now – some with as many as 4 bedrooms. If you’re interested in seeing what’s available in Santa Rosa now, scroll through the gallery…
Santa Rosa Ranks High For Renters: Here Are 7 Recent Listings
1116 Halyard Dr, Santa Rosa - $2,600/month
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,830 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Kelley Rentals)
This 4 bedroom home is on the corner of a cul-de-sac, a great choice for a family with small kids. This is mostly because neighbors in a court know each other a bit better since the houses are situated facing across from one another (this is a first-person observation, not saying it's true across the board). There's also a good-sized backyard, but you've got to see the kitchen. Click to check it out...
Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Kelley Rentals)
New countertops and plenty of cabinets for even the busiest home chef. There's garage for your cars, and it's close to transportation in case you don't want to drive. Scroll to see the next property...
2423 Summercreek Dr, Santa Rosa - $2,920/month
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,553 square feet.
Interior. (Photo courtesy of Owner)
Here's the view you get from the kitchen into the living room. The pictures were taken with the furniture in place, but the home is being rented unfurnished, so you'll still have to move your stuff in. Click to see the living room...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Owner)
The living room is nicely appointed, and this picture gives you a good idea of how you can set up your furniture on move-in day. Scroll for the next property...
2373 Vera Dr, Santa Rosa - $2,700/month
4 beds, 2 baths, 1,343 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Landlord)
This 4 bedroom house looks like it would be cramped, but it has 1,343 square feet of space inside. If you were doubling the price of a two bedroom apartment, this would be far less plus you get a backyard (and no shared walls). Click to see the living room...
Living room and kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Landlord)
The living room is right next to the kitchen, making it a comfortable way for family members to have a conversation while dinner's cooking. There is a $120 per month for a mandatory gardener, so you'd never need to worry about guests showing up and the yard being a mess. Scroll to see the next house...
2070 Pinercrest Dr, Santa Rosa - $2,400/month
3 beds 2.5 baths 1,559 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Kelley Rentals)
At $2,400 a month, this three bedroom house seems like it would be a good deal, but there aren't any additional images in the listing, which sometimes makes me wonder what could possibly be wrong. Well leave this one as a 'maybe', click to see the next house...
2754 Arabian Ln, Santa Rosa - $2,400/month
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,157 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Landlord)
Here's a solid home in what looks like a fairly quiet neighborhood. It's three bedrooms, but it's a single story, which is helpful for those with mobility issues, or for anyone who just really, really, really doesn't want to climb stairs - which I completely understand. Scroll to see the living room...
Living room. (Photo courtesy of Landlord)
There's a gas inert fireplace, which is one of the greatest inventions when you live in an area that frequently has 'Spare the Air' days. Also, cleaning a chimney is dirty work. Click to see another rental home...
2198 Arista Ln, Santa Rosa - $2,850/month
3 beds, 3 baths, 1,493 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Sue Carrell)
While I'm no fan of stairways, this newer home (2013) seems like a great find for any renter - whether it's a family, a couple, or roommates. Scroll to see why the kids would like it...
Yard. (Photo courtesy of Sue Carrell)
This backyard is immaculate, and that's definitely a barbecue I see in the back. My only concern is that a renter may start judging potential homes to buy against this one and not find one quite up to par (or budget). Click to check out the last house on this list...
4 Voss Park Cir, Santa Rosa - $2,700/month
3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,913 square feet.
Exterior. (Photo courtesy of Dede's Rentals & Property Mgmt, Inc.)
Here's another cul-de-sac home for a family looking to rent something in a quiet neighborhood. It's an older (but not old) tract home that looks like a good place to stay while saving up for a house. Scroll to see the inside...
Stairway. (Photo courtesy of Dede's Rentals & Property Mgmt, Inc.)
From the interior, I'd hedge late 70s, early 80s - also, many of the other homes in the area were built in 1987 or so, so I'll go with it. Big, open entryways such as this give any house a spacious feeling, so any renter who's moving in from an apartment will enjoy this.
