Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Railroad Square Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Railroad Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Historic Railroad Square Studio Apartments | $2,084 | $1,895 | $2,249 |
Historic Railroad Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Historic Railroad Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $811 | $10,000+ |
Historic Railroad Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $924 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Historic Railroad Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara priced from $811. Village Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Historic Railroad Square apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aviara | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $811 |
Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
PARC STATION | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Railroad Square, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Railroad Square area is the $2.53 price per square foot Dahlia Model at Sendero Townhomes in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Historic Railroad Square apartment is the 2x2 B Model at Six1Five starting at $2,499 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Railroad Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sendero Townhomes | Dahlia | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
Six1Five | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Pacific Townhomes | #4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.43 |
Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
213 Barnett St, Unit 213 | 213 Barnett St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
Heritage Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Aviara | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Park Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Santa Rosa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA
Luther Burbank Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Santa Rosa, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Historic Railroad Square Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 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 Historic Railroad Square Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Railroad Square?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Railroad Square is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Historic Railroad Square costs $3,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Railroad Square?
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 29 regular apartments in Historic Railroad Square 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 Historic Railroad Square?
Cheap apartments in Historic Railroad Square have an average cost of $736 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Railroad Square.
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