Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Panas Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Panas Place

2496 Old Stony Point RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Tierra Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Springs

1665 Allan WaySanta Rosa, CA 95404
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Redwood Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Gardens

2044-2050 Mendocino AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

1053 Dutton AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Stony Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Point Apartments

1909-1956 Lazzini AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $811 to $14,850 with an overall median price of $3,373. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $1,500, Memorial Hospital at $1,995, and West End Santa Rosa at $1,975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Rosa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Junior College$2,835$1,50035
Memorial Hospital$2,838$1,99530
West End Santa Rosa$2,838$1,97529
St Rose$2,840$1,99528
Gordon - Cooper$3,200$1,55029
Mcdonald$3,200$1,50023
Larkfield Wikiup$3,220$2,00034
Earle St South A St$3,222$81175
Southwest Santa Rosa$3,222$1,89538
Bellevue Ranch$3,247$1,50046

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $811. Village Square Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Rosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$811
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,735
Kawana SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,758

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa apartment is the Large 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Harvest Park Apartment Homes starting at $2,750 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Marq4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.32
Harvest Park Apartment HomesLarge 2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.08
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.42
Pacific Townhomes2 Bed and 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.43
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Heritage Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Santa Rosa Overview

Approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa enjoys lies in California's signature rolling golden hills. It offers the most metropolitan of wine country lifestyles, including high-end shopping and gourmet food. It is a mixture of young students, urban commuters and retirees and living in an apartment here is the first step to enjoying everything the area has to offer.

Why live in Santa Rosa, CA?

There are so many great reasons to choose an apartment in Santa Rosa. Like many Californians, Santa Rosans are serious about their health, and the city helped originate the farm-to-table movement championing local markets. Local produce, beer, wine and livestock draw tourists and locals alike. Orchards, vineyards, and hopyards surround Santa Rosa, making it a great place to raise a family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #118

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santa Rosa, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Rosa is under $1,980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Rosa?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Rosa is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Santa Rosa costs $3,373.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Rosa?

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 270 regular apartments in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in Santa Rosa have an average cost of $510 which is $2,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa.

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