Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SOS Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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Bethlehem Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bethlehem Tower

801 Tupper StSanta Rosa, CA 95404
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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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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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WOODLANDS
2 Bedroom Apartments

WOODLANDS

4040 Hoen AveSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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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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Vista Del Robles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Robles

1001 Mission BlvdSanta Rosa, CA 95409
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Valley View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Apartments

2727-2735 Tachevah DrSanta Rosa, CA 95405
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SOS, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available SOS Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SOS area of Santa Rosa, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Garden Apartments priced from $1,550. The Palms at Coddingtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable SOS apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Garden ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
The Palms at Coddingtown1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Prospect Place Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,850
Olympic Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Mission Village ApartmentsApartment Premium1BR,1BA$1,895
Heritage Place Boutique Apartments1 Br 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,900
220 Brookwood Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,925
The Channing1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,950
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SOS, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the SOS area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3x2 Luxury Townhome Model at Spring Lake Apartments in the in the Cobblestone neighborhood starting from $3,226. The second greatest value SOS apartment is the Walkham 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes starting at $3,000 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SOS apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring Lake Apartments3x2 Luxury Townhome3BR,2BA$2.30
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.18
The Marq2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.37
Six1Five2x2 D2BR,2BA$2.38
Arrive Sonoma Ridge2x22BR,2BA$2.60
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$2.37
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.35
2208 Sonoma Ave, Unit 52208 Sonoma Ave2BR,1BA$2.59
220 Brookwood Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sos, Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #8

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Santa Rosa. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SOS Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SOS Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SOS Apartment is $1,595 at Pacific Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom SOS Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SOS is starting from $1,925 at 220 Brookwood Ave.

What is the most affordable SOS Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap SOS Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Channing and starts from $2,895.

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