Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Railroad Square Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $700 (77 Rentals)

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Vineyard Gardens
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$1,963 - $2,128
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

Vineyard Gardens

220-240 Burt StSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Annadel
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$2,285 - $3,275
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Annadel

1020 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

1710 Oldfield Way

Santa RosaCA95401
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Olive Grove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Grove Apartments

1945 Zinfandel AveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Bethlehem Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bethlehem Tower

801 Tupper StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
Senior Living
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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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Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Railroad Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Park priced from $862. 38° NORTH has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable Historic Railroad Square apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$862
38° NORTHAltitude1BR,1BA$1,489
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Pacific Garden ApartmentsRegular 1x11BR,1BA$1,695
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Olympic Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Heritage Place Boutique Apartments1 Br 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Railroad Square, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Railroad Square area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 Bed x 1 Bath Model at Kingwood Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Historic Railroad Square 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 Historic Railroad Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.67
2354 Heidi Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.22
1135 Slater St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.43
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.29
2555 W Steele Ln2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.63
220 Brookwood Ave1 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$1.68

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Santa Rosa, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Railroad Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Railroad Square?

The cheapest apartment in Historic Railroad Square is Vintage Park which is listed at $862, while the average apartment in Historic Railroad Square costs $3,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Railroad Square?

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 5 regular apartments in Historic Railroad Square 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 Historic Railroad Square?

Cheap apartments in Historic Railroad Square have an average cost of $262 which is $2,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Railroad Square.

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