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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $995 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $3,974. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Corby Olive at $1,025, St Rose at $2,600, and Lincoln Manor at $1,025. 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
Corby Olive$2,600$1,0255
St Rose$2,600$2,6001
Lincoln Manor$3,275$1,02523
Cherry Street$3,300$1,0258
Junior College$3,300$2,1507
North Junior College$3,300$2,1509
West Junior College$3,300$2,15010
Apple Valley$3,362$1,0007
Bellevue Ranch$3,500$1,00013
Copperfield$3,500$1,35013

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 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.38 price per square foot 3x2 Luxury Model at Spring Lake Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes starting at $2,995 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Bellevue Ranch 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.
Spring Lake Apartments3x2 Luxury3BR,2BA$2.38
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.42
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.28
North Street Apartments22BR,1BA$2.40
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Rosa?

There are currently 1432 Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $15,660. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Rosa ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Rosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Rosa ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,574.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Rosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Rosa range from $924 to $15,660, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,299.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.