Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Villa Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Creek

2425-2427 McBride LnSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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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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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

1053 Dutton 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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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $924 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $3,128. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $2,000, West End Santa Rosa at $1,500, and St Rose at $1,500. 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$2,350$2,0005
West End Santa Rosa$2,379$1,5005
St Rose$2,499$1,5009
Mcdonald$2,549$1,50025
University District$2,750$1,64682
Memorial Hospital$2,795$1,99512
Larkfield Wikiup$2,972$99617
Gordon - Cooper$3,000$1,99517
Apple Valley$3,180$1,60053
Cherry Street$3,180$1,50061

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $924. Village Square Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Rosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$924
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Kawana SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$1,647
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.41 price per square foot Syrah Model at Vineyard Creek Apartments in the in the West Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at The Marq starting at $2,548 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Cobblestone 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.
Vineyard Creek ApartmentsSyrah2BR,2BA$2.41
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.28
Valley View Townhomes1.5 Beds1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.5 / #312BR,1.5BA$2.14
Harvest Park Apartment HomesLarge 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Pacific Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Arrive Sonoma Ridge2x22BR,2BA$2.44
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.97
Heritage Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #113

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santa Rosa, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Rosa is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Santa Rosa costs $3,128.

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 641 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 $842 which is $2,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa.

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