Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sonoma County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sonoma County Studio Apartments | $2,190 | $1,500 | $2,940 |
Sonoma County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
Sonoma County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $811 | $10,000+ |
Sonoma County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,618 | $924 | $10,000+ |
Sonoma County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,628 | $3,299 | $3,945 |
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Cheapest Available Sonoma County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonoma County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $811. Siesta Senior Apartments in the Outer Napa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,276. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonoma County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aviara | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $811 |
Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
PARC STATION | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Park Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sonoma County area is the $2.40 price per square foot 3x2 Luxury Model at Spring Lake Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,118. The second greatest value Sonoma County 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 Sonoma County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Spring Lake Apartments | 3x2 Luxury | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
West End Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.42 |
429 Walnut Ave | 429 Walnut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
421 Walnut Ave, Unit 421 | 421 Walnut Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
702 Pleasant Hill Rd, Unit Private Unit | 702 Pleasant Hill Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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 |
Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sonoma County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sonoma County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sonoma County is under $1,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sonoma County?
The cheapest apartment in Sonoma County is Siesta Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,276, while the average apartment in Sonoma County costs $3,622.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sonoma County?
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 40 regular apartments in Sonoma County 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 Sonoma County?
Cheap apartments in Sonoma County have an average cost of $319 which is $3,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sonoma County.
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