Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Santa Rosa, CA from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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Altamont Apartments
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Altamont Apartments

300 Enterprise DrRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Dalewood Apartments

186 Avram AveRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Santa Rosa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Club Apartments priced from $1,720. The Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Santa Rosa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Club ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$1,720
The Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Country Club VillageMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,874

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $2.48 price per square foot LVL 2 Model at Cambridge Square Apartments in the in the East Rohnert Park neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Camino Creek starting at $2,300 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the East Rohnert Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Square ApartmentsLVL 22BR,1BA$2.48
Camino Creek2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.74
Sonoma Park Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$3.06
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsA1 (Andorra)1BR,1BA$2.72
EdgeWay1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Vintage Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
The LenoxCyprus1BR,1BA$2.83
Park Club ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$2.69
Glenn Manor1x11BR,1BA$3.04
The Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.00

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Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Santa Rosa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University District Apartment is $1,720 at Park Club Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University District is starting from $2,200 at Emerald Pointe.

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