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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $811 to $13,178 with an overall median price of $3,516. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University District at $1,675, Junior College at $1,850, and Mcdonald at $1,850. 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
University District$2,950$1,67589
Junior College$3,200$1,85023
Mcdonald$3,200$1,85034
St Rose$3,200$1,75025
Copperfield$3,275$81193
Bennett Valley$3,299$1,72530
Fairway View Estates$3,299$1,72523
Memorial Hospital$3,299$1,72517
Ragle Ranch Grasslands$3,299$1,10063
Skyhawk$3,299$1,72524

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $811. Village Square Apartments in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Rosa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$811
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,699
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,735
Kawana SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,758

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 2X2 C Model at Farmstead starting at $3,109 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue 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.
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.04
Farmstead2X2 C2BR,2BA$2.15
The Meadows at FountaingroveB32BR,2BA$2.10
Vineyard Creek ApartmentsSyrah2BR,2BA$2.39
Matanzas Garden Apartments2x1.5 / 10A2BR,1.5BA$2.14
Pacific Townhomes#42BR,1.5BA$2.43
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.35
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Rosa?

There are currently 1427 Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $13,178. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Rosa ranging from $935 to $18,888.

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 $935 to $18,888 with an average monthly rent of $5,761.

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 $924 to $13,090, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,299.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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