Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $718 (65 Rentals)

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property at 1952 Gambels Way

$1,100

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$1,100

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1952 Gambels Way

Santa RosaCA95403

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746 Dexter St, Unit A
$1,800
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$1,800

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

746 Dexter St, Unit A

746 Dexter StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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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
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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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Cedar Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

3422 Santa Rosa AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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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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Slate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Apartments

4225 Sonoma HwySanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Alpine Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

1851 Salem AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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1109-1147 Evans Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109-1147 Evans Dr

1109-1147 Evans DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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WOODLANDS
2 Bedroom Apartments

WOODLANDS

4040 Hoen AveSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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2268 Bethards Dr.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2268 Bethards Dr.

2268 Bethards DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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Vista Del Robles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Robles

1001 Mission BlvdSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

2120 Jennings AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Valley View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Apartments

2727-2735 Tachevah DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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property at 1576 Parkway Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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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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Outer Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Santa Rosa area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Heritage Park priced from $1,177. Vintage Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Park3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,177
Vintage Park1x11BR,1BA$1,480
Pacific Garden ApartmentsJunior 1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Redwood Views Apartments1 BD for 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,677
Myrtle Street, 14161BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Fairway Arms Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
The LenoxCyprus1BR,1BA$1,751
Walnut Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Rosa, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 Outer Santa Rosa apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Camino Colegio Estates starting at $2,750 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Rohnert Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer 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
Camino Colegio Estates3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.89
Country Club ApartmentsThree Bedroom TH3BR,1.5BA$2.04
The Overlook At FountaingroveRufina2BR,2BA$2.33
Chanate Cottages2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.08
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
Heritage Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Village Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.29

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Outer Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, and the greater Santa Rosa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Santa Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Santa Rosa is under $1,775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Rosa is Vintage Park which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Rosa costs $2,640.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 29 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer Santa Rosa?

Cheap apartments in Outer Santa Rosa have an average cost of $370 which is $2,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Rosa.

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