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Rents in Santa Rosa are $84 below the Sonoma County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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755 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Better Invested Property Management is a Santa Rosa company opened in March 2024 that manages single-family homes, luxury rentals, multifamily and commercial property in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol and Windsor.
Review summary: Most owners and tenants describe a proactive, communicative team that places renters quickly.
645 4th St Ste 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Wine Country Property Management is a Santa Rosa company managing residential, luxury and commercial property in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County and Marin, and also lists homes for sale.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe experienced, knowledgeable managers who know local rental rules and handle things professionally.
1101 College Ave #140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
W Property Management is a Santa Rosa company that manages and leases rental homes for owners in the Santa Rosa area, including tenant screening and placement.
Goodwin Property Management is a locally owned Santa Rosa company with property management experience since 1985, offering rentals in Sonoma and Marin counties, including Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and San Rafael.
1101 College Ave #140, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
PURE HomeRiver Property Management of California has served the greater Santa Rosa area since 1972, managing single-family rental homes as part of the national PURE HomeRiver property management group.
In their words: “Our property managers live and work in your community, so they know your neighborhood inside and out.”
1751 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Redwood Residential Property Management is a Santa Rosa company managing single-family and multi-family rentals in Santa Rosa, Windsor, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Cotati and Sonoma.
Review summary: Owners consistently describe knowledgeable, communicative managers, clear statements and good tenant placement.
Charterhill Pacific, also known as Charterhill Rentals, has provided property management and tenant placement for residential owners in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County since 2005.
In their words: “We provide Property Management and Tenant Placement services to property owners in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas.”
1410 Neotomas Ave #108, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Timely Properties is a Santa Rosa sales and management company with over 25 years in Sonoma County, managing single-family homes, condos and small apartment buildings.
Review summary: Owners often mention very responsive managers who give honest advice and market homes well.
900 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Prestige Real Estate & Property Management is a Santa Rosa company offering residential property management, tenant placement and real estate sales in Santa Rosa and across Sonoma and Napa counties.
In their words: “We know it can be overwhelming, whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or renting.”
Review summary: Owners often mention professional, timely management and quick help with tenant issues.
Ham Delles Co is a Santa Rosa company that has managed residential, multi-family and commercial property in Sonoma County since 1989, with some work in Marin County and San Francisco and commercial sales and leasing.
In their words: “In 1994, Ham Delles Company, Inc. opened its Commercial Sales and Leasing Division to compliment and augment its property management services with in-house brokerage representation.”
Charterhill Rentals is a small Santa Rosa company that has offered residential property management and lease-only tenant placement in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County since 2005.
In their words: “Charterhill Rentals can relieve you of the day to day headache of managing your rental properties.”
1301 Farmers Ln #302, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
NOI Property Management is a Santa Rosa company managing single-family homes, apartments and vacation rentals in Sonoma County, Marin and Napa, including Healdsburg and Calistoga.
In their words: “Let us handle the day-to-day operations of your property, from tenant screening to maintenance requests and much more.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants mostly mention quick responses and prompt handling of maintenance.
1451 Guerneville Rd #220, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Premier Property Services is a Santa Rosa company formed through a 2020 merger that mainly manages homeowner associations, along with some rentals and commercial properties, across Sonoma, Napa, Marin and San Francisco counties.
In their words: “We provide the operational backbone for office parks, industrial complexes, and mixed-use developments.”
1057 College Ave #8, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
NorthBay Property Management is a Santa Rosa company that leases and manages residential rentals in Sonoma, Marin, Lake, Napa and Mendocino counties, and also lists homes for sale.
In their words: “Locally owned and operated, NorthBay Property Management is a property management and maintenance service with personal attention unmatched by any other company in Sonoma County.”
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Rents in Santa Rosa are $84 below the Sonoma County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$79 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Santa Rosa's typical asking rent is $84 (3.2%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Santa Rosa is number 5 of 6 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Cotati, Windsor. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | $2,582 | +3.2% | 14 |
| Rohnert Park | $2,533 | +5.4% | 7 |
| Sebastopol | $2,871 | +4.2% | 1 |
| Cotati | $2,928 | 0 | |
| Windsor | $3,528 | 1 | |
| Petaluma | $2,869 | +6.3% | 6 |
| Healdsburg | $3,425 | +2.7% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 14 property management companies in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. We matched a current California real estate license for 8 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Rohnert Park and Petaluma, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Rosa is $2,582 (September 2026); +3.2% over the past year and +15.8% over five years. About 43.3% of homes in Santa Rosa are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 14 property management companies in Santa Rosa, CA. 8 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Santa Rosa was $2,582 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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