Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)

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Annadel
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$2,196 - $3,186
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Annadel

1020 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Trellis Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trellis Apartments

921-923 Ripley StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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25 10th St
Studio Apartments

25 10th St

25 10th StSanta Rosa, CA 95401

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1763 Eardley Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1763 Eardley Ave

1763 Eardley AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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111 10th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 10th St

111 10th StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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145 Lincoln St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Lincoln St

145 Lincoln StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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1316 Edwards Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1316 Edwards Ave

1316 Edwards AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Granite Place
Studio Apartments

Granite Place

1081 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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127 Lincoln St
Studio Apartments

127 Lincoln St

127 Lincoln StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Sage Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Commons

80 College AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401

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217 Benton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

217 Benton St

217 Benton StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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139 Lincoln St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

139 Lincoln St

139 Lincoln StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Puerta Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Puerta Villa

825 W 9th StSanta Rosa, CA 95401

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Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Rosa area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Annadel priced from $2,196. Cedarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AnnadelA1A1BR,1BA$2,196
Cedarwood Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,495
Pullman Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom L1BR,1BA$2,504

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Rosa area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Cedarwood Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Rosa apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom L Model at Pullman Lofts starting at $2,504 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedarwood Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
Pullman Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom L1BR,1BA$3.29
AnnadelA1A1BR,1BA$3.19

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Downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Rosa Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa is Annadel which is listed at $2,196, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Santa Rosa have an average cost of $1,372 which is $2,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Rosa.

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