Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1952 Gambels Way

Santa RosaCA95403
property at 1576 Parkway Dr

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1576 Parkway Dr

Rohnert ParkCA94928

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $1,177 to $34,793 with an overall median price of $2,717. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $1,972, Mcdonald at $2,202, and West Junior College at $2,250. 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$1,972$1,40013
Mcdonald$2,202$1,40019
West Junior College$2,250$1,40043
Gordon - Cooper$2,255$1,49522
Cherry Street$2,297$1,40034
University District$2,323$1,75057
St Rose$2,354$1,8509
West End Santa Rosa$2,354$1,8509
Northeast Rohnert Park$2,363$1,75054
Historic Railroad Square$2,385$1,40083

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage Park in the Aston Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,480. 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
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$1,480
Pacific Garden ApartmentsJunior 1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of August 24, 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 Three Bedroom TH Model at Country Club Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Bennett Valley 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
Country Club ApartmentsThree Bedroom TH3BR,1.5BA$2.04
Farmstead2X2 B2BR,2BA$2.38
The Overlook At FountaingroveRufina2BR,2BA$2.33
Six1Five2x2 C2BR,2BA$2.38
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
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, CA
Population: 177,586

Ranked #147

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Rosa?

There are currently 1609 Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,480 to $35,029. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Rosa ranging from $1,100 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Rosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Rosa ranges from $1,100 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,986.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Rosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Rosa range from $2,285 to $3,638, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,699.

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