
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)
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Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek

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Alta Vista, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $2,695 | $2,495 | $2,895 |
Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $1,700 | $3,395 |
Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,800 | $4,295 |
Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $2,835 | $4,765 |
Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $3,299 | $3,399 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Park priced from $1,836. Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekside Park | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,836 |
Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
The Palms at Coddingtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Pullman Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A, B, D | 1BR,1BA | $2,114 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.32 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at The Marq in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 3x2 Luxury Model at Spring Lake Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Marq | 4x1.5 | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.32 |
Spring Lake Apartments | 3x2 Luxury | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
The Boulders at Fountaingrove | Maybeck | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Shadow Creek Apartments | The Sonoma | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
The Channing | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Oak Creek | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
The Palms at Coddingtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Creekside Park which is listed at $1,836, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $3,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Alta Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alta Vista?
Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $383 which is $2,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.
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