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Vineyard Gardens
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$1,993 - $2,975

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Base Rent$1,993 - $2,975
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Vineyard Gardens

220-240 Burt StSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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2324 Heidi Pl, Unit 3
$2,100

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2324 Heidi Pl, Unit 3

2324 Heidi PlSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $1,150 to $37,000 with an overall median price of $3,051. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Santa Rosa at $1,800, Apple Valley at $2,450, and North Junior College at $2,525. 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
Downtown Santa Rosa$1,800$1,8001
Apple Valley$2,450$1,7955
North Junior College$2,525$1,8003
Copperfield$2,595$1,7959
Bellevue Ranch$2,672$2,0952
Skyhawk$2,722$2,4504
Northeast Rohnert Park$2,750$1,25016
Ragle Ranch Grasslands$2,900$1,15012
Junior College$2,950$1,8003
Lincoln Manor$2,950$1,30014

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redwoods at University District in the Rohnert Park neighborhood priced from $1,442. Pacific Garden Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Rosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redwoods at University DistrictOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,442
Pacific Garden ApartmentsJunior 1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
126 Leland Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
rh433SonomaAve1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$1,789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $1.60 price per square foot Garden Townhome 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Chanate Cottages starting at $2,450 with a $2.04 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.
Walkham TownhomesGarden Townhome 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.60
Chanate Cottages2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.04
Spring Lake Apartments2x1.5 Luxury Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.36
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$2.19
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
2324 Heidi Pl, Unit 32324 Heidi Pl2BR,1BA$2.35
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.26
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Rosa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Rosa is at Kawana Springs listed at $2,004.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Rosa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Rosa Apartment is $1,442 at Redwoods at University District.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Rosa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Rosa is starting from $1,895 at Fairway Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Santa Rosa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Rosa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific Garden Apartments and starts from $2,450.

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