Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $925 (65 Rentals)

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746 Dexter St, Unit A
$1,800
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746 Dexter St, Unit A

746 Dexter StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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Bethlehem Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bethlehem Tower

801 Tupper StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
Senior Living
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Redwood Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Gardens

2044-2050 Mendocino AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Slate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Apartments

4225 Sonoma HwySanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Alpine Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

1851 Salem AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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WOODLANDS
2 Bedroom Apartments

WOODLANDS

4040 Hoen AveSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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1109-1147 Evans Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109-1147 Evans Dr

1109-1147 Evans DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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Vista Del Robles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Robles

1001 Mission BlvdSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Villa Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Oaks

5065-5101 Parkhurst DrSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Trellis Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trellis Apartments

921-923 Ripley StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Montecito Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Pines

6600 Montecito BlvdSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Art House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Art House

620 7th StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
Corporate Housing
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Alta Vista, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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 $1,595. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Garden ApartmentsJunior 1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Olympic Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Prospect Place Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,850
220 Brookwood Ave1 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,925
The Channing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,950
Mission Village ApartmentsApartment Premium1BR,1BA$1,995
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,000
1135 Slater St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,125
888 Fourth Street Apartments, LLCOne Bedroom One Bath A1BR,1BA$2,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.33 price per square foot Rufina Model at The Overlook At Fountaingrove in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $2,872. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Chanate Cottages starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Overlook At FountaingroveRufina2BR,2BA$2.33
Chanate Cottages2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.08
Shadow Creek ApartmentsThe Sonoma2BR,2BA$2.54
Six1Five2x2 C2BR,2BA$2.38
Acacia on Santa Rosa CreekFicus2BR,2BA$2.72
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
1135 Slater St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.43
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
Parc Sonoma2x1_R2BR,1BA$2.83
220 Brookwood Ave1 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Santa Rosa, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,595, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $2,499.

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 1 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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