Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $700 (5 Rentals)
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Southwest Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Santa Rosa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Santa Rosa Studio Apartments | $2,097 | $1,895 | $2,249 |
Southwest Santa Rosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,600 | $3,664 |
Southwest Santa Rosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $2,000 | $6,361 |
Southwest Santa Rosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $2,400 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Santa Rosa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Santa Rosa area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Apartments priced from $1,775. The Alexandar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,958. Here are the most affordable Southwest Santa Rosa apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Walnut Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
The Alexandar | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,958 |
Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Santa Rosa, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Santa Rosa area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Southwest Santa Rosa apartment is the Dahlia Model at Sendero Townhomes starting at $3,070 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Santa Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West End Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
Sendero Townhomes | Dahlia | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.43 |
Six1Five | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
Pacific Townhomes | #4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
213 Barnett St, Unit 213 | 213 Barnett St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
Rancho Valencia | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Alexandar | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Colgan Creek | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Walnut Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Santa Rosa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southwest Santa Rosa Neighborhood in Santa Rosa, CA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Southwest Santa Rosa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Santa Rosa?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Santa Rosa is Walnut Apartments which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Southwest Santa Rosa costs $3,247.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 7 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Santa Rosa?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Santa Rosa have an average cost of $347 which is $2,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Santa Rosa.
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