Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA (1,425 Rentals)

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Annadel
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$2,196 - $3,186
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$2,190 - $3,180
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$2,196 - $3,186
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Annadel

1020 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Vineyard Gardens
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$1,994 - $2,677
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$1,986 - $2,669
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$1,994 - $2,677
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Vineyard Gardens

220-240 Burt StSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Acacia on Santa Rosa Creek
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$2,255 - $2,879
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$2,175 - $2,799
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$2,255 - $2,879
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Acacia on Santa Rosa Creek

4656 Quigg DrSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Rancho Valencia
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$2,700 - $3,295
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$2,640 - $3,235
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$2,700 - $3,295
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Rancho Valencia

1481 Wrigley AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Art House
$2,025 - $3,304
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$1,525 - $2,804
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$2,025 - $3,304
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Art House

620 7th StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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Santa Rosa Overview

Approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa enjoys lies in California's signature rolling golden hills. It offers the most metropolitan of wine country lifestyles, including high-end shopping and gourmet food. It is a mixture of young students, urban commuters and retirees and living in an apartment here is the first step to enjoying everything the area has to offer.

What is the history of Santa Rosa?

According to legend, Father Juan Amorosa named the area Santa Rosa. He baptized a young Native American girl, then began naming the surrounding rivers and creeks after saints. The baptism happened on the Feast of Santa Rosa de Lima, so Amoroso named the stream Santa Rosa as well as the girl he baptized. The name stuck for the whole valley.

How is the weather in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a mild Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers and mild winters. The area is covered by forests, grasslands, and some farming and the ocean and sea. It has the enviable California weather that made the state famous.

How do I get around town?

Santa Rosa sits along Highway 101. Depending on traffic conditions, the drive from San Francisco is a quick hour or up to two hours. Avoid highways during weekday rush hours and weekend sporting events. This is no problem since beautiful alternative routes are available via Highway 1 and Sonoma Valley.

What is the Santa Rosa commute like?

The bus lines that operate in the city include Santa Rosa CityBus, Golden Gate Transit and Sonoma County Transit. There are several taxi services, and Uber and Lyft are available here. Also, Central Santa Rosa is pedestrian and bike-friendly, but sidewalks are rare in rural areas.

What are the local media outlets?

With two radio stations (KRCB FM 91.1, KSRO AM 1350), six newspapers and the Northbay Biz magazine, the city does not lack for diverse alternatives to get your local news. The newspapers include business and news fare and one bi-lingual option, La Voz Bilingual Newspaper. So, you won't feel out of touch here.

Why live in Santa Rosa, CA?

There are so many great reasons to choose an apartment in Santa Rosa. Like many Californians, Santa Rosans are serious about their health, and the city helped originate the farm-to-table movement championing local markets. Local produce, beer, wine and livestock draw tourists and locals alike. Orchards, vineyards, and hopyards surround Santa Rosa, making it a great place to raise a family.

What Santa Rosa landmarks should I see?

Colleges in Santa Rosa include Empire College, Santa Rosa Junior College and the University of San Franscisco - Santa Rosa, while a major landmark is Old Courthouse Square, located in downtown Santa Rosa. Among several stately building from the turn of the century, the Empire Building, completed in 1910, is a registered Sonoma County landmark.

What is there to do around Santa Rosa?

Things to do here include a visit to Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, founded by the Wizard of Horticultural, Luther Burbank, and an African adventure at the 400-acre reserve at Safari West. Alternatively, you can go fishing, boating or swimming at Spring Lake Regional Park, surround by beautiful scenery.

Any annual festivals or Santa Rosa events to know?

Annual Festivals include the Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, where you can sample 140 varieties of tomatoes and enjoy excellent food and wine. Beerfest is an annual microbrew and food tasting festival of 50 of Northern California microbreweries.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Vacation ideas abound, but with San Francisco one to two hours away, a getaway to the city provides an opportunity to visit historic Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy San Francisco's famed pub scene or catch the world famous San Francisco Ballet company.

Where is the best place to move in Santa Rosa?

Where you live in Santa Rosa will depend on your goals and preferences. Here are a few top picks. With its rolling hills and rural setting, Riebli-Wallace is widely ranked as the best neighborhood in Santa Rosa and many people move here and never leave. The Southwest Redevelopment is the second ranked neighborhood in the city and offers great views of Colgan Creek, it is popular with retired couples. Lomita Heights is a tight-knit community, making it an excellent place for young families and family-oriented people. Riverfront properties are available on Cherrywood Drive for those with a larger budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Rosa?

There are currently 566 Studio Apartments in Santa Rosa with rent ranges from $1,550 to $2,099 with an average price of $1,804.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Rosa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Rosa ranges from $784 to $2,933 with an average monthly rent of $2,212.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Rosa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Rosa range from $922 to $3,570. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,606.

How expensive are Santa Rosa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 249 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Rosa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $924 to $3,668 - averaging $3,105 for the location.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.