
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SOS Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)
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1660 Slater St

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SOS, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SOS?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS Studio Apartments | $2,155 | $1,550 | $2,553 |
| SOS 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,595 | $3,023 |
| SOS 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,995 | $3,795 |
| SOS 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $2,400 | $4,045 |
| SOS 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $2,799 | $3,399 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the SOS Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Garden Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Palms at Coddingtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| The Channing | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Santa Rosa Oaks | Zinfandel | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SOS, CA
As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the SOS area is the $1.73 price per square foot Walkham 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value SOS apartment is the B2 Model at The Meadows at Fountaingrove starting at $2,931 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SOS apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkham Townhomes | Walkham 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Meadows at Fountaingrove | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Matanzas Garden Apartments | 2 x 1.5 / #31 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.14 |
| Pacific Townhomes | #16 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
| North Street Apartments | #1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Arrive Sonoma Ridge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Heritage Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Mission Village Apartments | Townhouse Prime | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Santa Rosa Oaks | Zinfandel | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSos, Santa Rosa, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sos, Santa Rosa, CA
Proctor Terrace Elementary
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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.
Getting Around the SOS Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SOS Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SOS?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SOS is under $2,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SOS?
The cheapest apartment in SOS is Pacific Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in SOS costs $3,180.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SOS?
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 36 regular apartments in SOS 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 SOS?
Cheap apartments in SOS have an average cost of $825 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SOS.
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