Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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103 7th StSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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 Vintage Park priced from $1,067. 38° NORTH has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

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
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Rosa area is the $2.49 price per square foot Rufina Model at The Overlook At Fountaingrove in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,072. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Rosa apartment is the 3 BR 2 BA Model at Aviara starting at $2,534 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Cobblestone 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.
The Overlook At FountaingroveRufina2BR,2BA$2.49
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.67
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
304 Hazel St, Unit 4304 Hazel St2BR,1BA$2.50
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.29
Santa Rosa OaksZinfandel2BR,1BA$2.67
220 Brookwood Ave1 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.59
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Santa Rosa is under $1,925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa is Vintage Park which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Rosa costs $28,246.

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 8 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 $130 which is $28,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Rosa.

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