Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NW Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available NW Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

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

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NW Santa Rosa, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the NW Santa Rosa area is the $2.10 price per square foot B3 Model at The Meadows at Fountaingrove in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value NW Santa Rosa apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Spring Club Apartments starting at $3,000 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Northwest Santa Rosa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NW Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows at FountaingroveB32BR,2BA$2.10
Spring Club Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.63
Vineyard Creek ApartmentsSyrah2BR,2BA$2.39
Pacific Townhomes#42BR,1.5BA$2.43
Heritage Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Aviara2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Vintage Ridge Apartment HomesAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.83
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.59
PARC STATIONOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nw Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Santa Rosa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Santa Rosa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the NW Santa Rosa Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NW Santa Rosa Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in NW Santa Rosa is Village Square Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in NW Santa Rosa costs $4,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in NW 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 35 regular apartments in NW 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 NW Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in NW Santa Rosa have an average cost of $1,361 which is $2,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NW Santa Rosa.

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