Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA from $700 (90 Rentals)

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1952 Gambels Way

Santa RosaCA95403
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103 7th St, Unit B
$1,580
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103 7th St, Unit B

103 7th StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Vineyard Gardens
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$1,993 - $2,496
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Vineyard Gardens

220-240 Burt StSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Olive Grove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Grove Apartments

1945 Zinfandel AveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Bethlehem Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bethlehem Tower

801 Tupper StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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Panas Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Panas Place

2496 Old Stony Point RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Sunburst Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunburst Apartments

2400 McBride LnSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Redwood Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Gardens

2044-2050 Mendocino AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Cedar Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

3422 Santa Rosa AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Stony Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Point Apartments

1909-1956 Lazzini AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

1053 Dutton AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $1,067 to $28,246 with an overall median price of $7,916. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $1,650, Mcdonald at $1,650, and Memorial Hospital at $1,650. 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
Junior College$2,100$1,6507
Mcdonald$2,450$1,65016
Memorial Hospital$2,730$1,6509
Fairway View Estates$2,879$1,75016
St Rose$2,895$1,5806
West End Santa Rosa$2,895$1,5806
University District$2,900$1,65049
Larkfield Wikiup$2,961$2,10011
Gordon - Cooper$3,060$1,06719
Ragle Ranch Grasslands$3,124$1,48920

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Park in the Aston Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,067. 38° NORTH in the Aston Avenue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Rosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$1,067
38° NORTHAltitude1BR,1BA$1,489
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Pacific Garden ApartmentsRegular 1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Olympic Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2X2 B Model at Farmstead in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,009. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the B2C Model at Bell Rohnert Park starting at $2,893 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Rohnert Park 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.
Farmstead2X2 B2BR,2BA$2.38
Bell Rohnert ParkB2C2BR,2BA$2.33
Creekside Village Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Prime2BR,2BA$2.36
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.29
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
220 Brookwood Ave1 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$2.08

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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.

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.

Santa Rosa, CA
Population: 177,586

Ranked #147

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Rosa is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Rosa?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Rosa is Vintage Park which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Santa Rosa costs $7,916.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Rosa?

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 237 regular apartments in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in Santa Rosa have an average cost of $581 which is $7,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa.

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