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Vineyard Gardens
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$1,998 - $2,576
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Vineyard Gardens

220-240 Burt StSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Annadel
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$2,196 - $3,186
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Annadel

1020 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $784 to $4,779 with an overall median price of $3,050. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $1,550, Mcdonald at $1,550, and Memorial Hospital at $1,925. 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$2,400$1,5508
Mcdonald$2,605$1,55037
Memorial Hospital$2,720$1,92523
Larkfield Wikiup$2,750$1,99510
University District$2,750$1,69554
Bennett Valley$2,895$1,82519
Fairway View Estates$2,895$1,82518
Montgomery Village$2,895$78473
Oakmont Village$2,895$1,82527
St Rose$2,895$1,8257

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Garden Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $1,550. 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
Pacific Garden ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Vintage Park2x12BR,1BA$1,601
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
The Grove Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,799
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Olympic Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,825
Prospect Place Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,850
McDouall Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Mission Village ApartmentsApartment Premium1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 3x2 Luxury Townhome Model at Spring Lake Apartments starting at $3,274 with a $2.34 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.
West End Townhomes3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Spring Lake Apartments3x2 Luxury Townhome3BR,2BA$2.34
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.18
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.33
Valley View Townhomes1.5 Beds1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Park Lane Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
Vintage Park2x12BR,1BA$2.18
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.

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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Rosa is Pacific Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Santa Rosa costs $3,050.

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 475 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 $532 which is $2,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa.

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