Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Santa Rosa Neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA from $1,300 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Santa Rosa, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Santa Rosa apartment is the B2 Model at Rancho Valencia starting at $2,995 with a $3.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walkham TownhomesGarden Townhome 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.60
Rancho ValenciaB22BR,2BA$3.33
Hidden Garden Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.26
Colgan Creek2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.15
Santa Rosa AvenueOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$2.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Santa Rosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Santa Rosa?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Santa Rosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,925 to $3,545. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Santa Rosa ranging from $1,300 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Santa Rosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Santa Rosa ranges from $1,300 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,131.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.