
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,900 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Santa Rosa area of Santa Rosa.


Vineyard Gardens

The Meadows

The Alexandar

888 4th Street

Annadel

The Palms at Coddingtown

Santa Rosa Oaks
Downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Santa Rosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,987 | $2,400 |
Downtown Santa Rosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,975 | $3,300 |
Downtown Santa Rosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $3,200 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Rosa area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Alexandar priced from $2,015. 888 4th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Alexandar | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
888 4th Street | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Santa Rosa Oaks | Zinfandel | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Rosa area is the $2.99 price per square foot B3a Model at Annadel in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,021. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Rosa apartment is the 2 Model at North Street Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Annadel | B3a | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
North Street Apartments | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Pacific Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath w/Washer | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
Santa Rosa Oaks | Zinfandel | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Vineyard Gardens | Zinfandel | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
The Alexandar | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
888 4th Street | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Santa Rosa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Santa Rosa Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Rosa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa is Vineyard Gardens which is listed at $1,987, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa costs $3,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 13 regular apartments in Downtown Santa Rosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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