
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $900 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alta Vista area of Santa Rosa.


126 Leland St

Pacific Garden Apartments

Olympic Apartments

1210 Ripley St, Unit Front

92 Hendley St

104 10th St

Prospect Place Apartments

888 Fourth Street Apartments, LLC

134-134 9th St
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220 Brookwood Ave

Kingwood Apartments

Mission Village Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

Pullman Lofts

Oak Creek

The Marq

835 Lewis Rd, Unit B

Park Place Apartments

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Acacia on Santa Rosa Creek
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Shadow Creek Apartments

6233 Montecito Blvd

The Channing

871 Sonoma Ave

Edge at Howarth Park

235 W 6th St

1532 Atlanta Ct

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411 S E St, Unit 411

The Boulders at Fountaingrove

645 Wright St
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The Overlook At Fountaingrove

Bethlehem Tower

Redwood Gardens

Slate Apartments

Alpine Apartments

WOODLANDS

1109-1147 Evans Dr

Vista Del Robles

Pine Wild Apartments

Villa Oaks
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Trellis Apartments

Montecito Pines

Art House

Spring Lake Apartments

Kimberly Court Apartments

1135 Slater St

1150 Yulupa Ave

Pure - Magnolia Place Apartments

Parc Sonoma

Jack London Townhomes
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Alta Vista, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,545 | $2,894 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,850 | $4,500 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $3,165 | $3,980 |
| Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,850 | $3,399 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Garden Apartments priced from $1,695. Olympic Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Garden Apartments | Regular 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Olympic Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Prospect Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 220 Brookwood Ave | 1 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Mission Village Apartments | Apartment Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Oak Creek | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,098 |
| Acacia on Santa Rosa Creek | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Shadow Creek Apartments | The Bodega | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at The Marq in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $2,468. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 2 Bed x 1 Bath Model at Kingwood Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marq | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 1135 Slater St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Boulders at Fountaingrove | Greene | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Oak Creek | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Parc Sonoma | 2x1_RWD | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 220 Brookwood Ave | 1 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Prospect Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Pacific Garden Apartments | Regular 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
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Best Local Schools in Alta Vista, Santa Rosa, CA
Proctor Terrace Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Pacific Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $15,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?
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 3 regular apartments in Alta Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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