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5220 Fulton Rd

Santa RosaCA95403

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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $811 to $14,776 with an overall median price of $3,323. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burbank Gardens at $1,700, University District at $1,376, and West End Santa Rosa at $811. 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
Burbank Gardens$1,700$1,7001
University District$2,950$1,37672
West End Santa Rosa$3,208$81146
Southwest Santa Rosa$3,222$1,89528
Wright Area$3,222$1,75033
Copperfield$3,245$81170
Downtown Santa Rosa$3,245$81145
Bellevue Ranch$3,250$1,70045
Lincoln Manor$3,250$81197
Bennett Valley$3,299$1,72532

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 May 08, 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 $3,095. 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
Shadow Creek ApartmentsThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$2.43
Pacific Townhomes#42BR,1.5BA$2.43
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
702 Pleasant Hill Rd, Unit Private Unit702 Pleasant Hill Rd1BR,1BA$2.21
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 1425 Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $14,776. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Rosa ranging from $1,200 to $12,000.

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 $1,200 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,464.

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 $14,776, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,299.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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