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

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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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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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Vista Del Robles
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Robles

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

Park Villa Apartments

2389 McBride LnSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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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
The Channing1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Acacia at Santa Rosa CreekAlder1BR,1BA$1,975
Santa Rosa OaksZinfandel2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.73
The Meadows at FountaingroveB22BR,2BA$2.58
Matanzas Garden Apartments2 x 1.5 / #312BR,1.5BA$2.14
Pacific Townhomes#162BR,1.5BA$2.48
North Street Apartments#12BR,1BA$2.40
Arrive Sonoma Ridge2x22BR,2BA$2.51
Heritage Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Mission Village ApartmentsTownhouse Prime2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.53
Santa Rosa OaksZinfandel2BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sos, Santa Rosa, CA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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