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Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Rosa, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Rosa, CA area range in price from $924 to $4,295 with an overall median price of $3,216. The three Santa Rosa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Junior College at $2,000, West End Santa Rosa at $1,750, and St Rose at $2,237. 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$2,350$2,0005
West End Santa Rosa$2,379$1,7506
St Rose$2,499$2,23710
Mcdonald$2,582$1,91526
University District$2,722$1,64690
Memorial Hospital$2,997$1,91515
Gordon - Cooper$3,042$1,91524
Larkfield Wikiup$3,172$2,10012
Apple Valley$3,180$1,60050
Cherry Street$3,180$1,75066

Cheapest Available Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Rosa, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $924. 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
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$924
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,875
The AlexandarA21BR,1BA$1,890
888 Fourth Street Apartments, LLCStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Rosa area is the $2.32 price per square foot 4x1.5 Model at The Marq in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Santa Rosa apartment is the 2258 Mesquite Dr Model at 2258 Mesquite Dr, Unit C starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 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.
The Marq4x1.54BR,1.5BA$2.32
2258 Mesquite Dr, Unit C2258 Mesquite Dr2BR,1BA$1.75
Park VueTwo Bed2BR,2BA$2.09
Vineyard Creek ApartmentsSyrah2BR,2BA$2.37
Valley View Townhomes1.5 Beds1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.5 / #312BR,1.5BA$2.14
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.97
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.38
Kawana SpringsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.38
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #117

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Rosa?

There are currently 1420 Apartments for Rent in Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $924 to $4,295. There are also 86 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 $3,528.

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 $4,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,990 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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