Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Santa Rosa, CA from $1,420 (32 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1576 Parkway Dr

Rohnert ParkCA94928
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834 Carlita Cir, Unit D
$1,795
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834 Carlita Cir, Unit D

834 Carlita CirRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Altamont Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Apartments

300 Enterprise DrRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Dalewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dalewood Apartments

186 Avram AveRohnert Park, CA 94928
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The Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms Apartments

128-170 Santa Alicia DrRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Chateau Caron
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Caron

914 Joanne CtRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Glenn Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Manor

6930 Commerce BlvdRohnert Park, CA 94928

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University District, Santa Rosa, CA Local Guide

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 The Lenox priced from $1,751. 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
The LenoxCyprus1BR,1BA$1,751
The Grove Apartments1 Br 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,799
Vintage Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,885
McDouall Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,925
Crossbrook ApartmentsThe Ashbrook1BR,1BA$1,987
Camino Creek1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Emerald Pointe1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Cambridge Square ApartmentsLVL 11BR,1BA$1,995
Americana Apartments1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Camino Colegio Estates in the in the Rohnert Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2x1 Luxury Model at Park Ridge Apartments starting at $2,313 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the 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.
Camino Colegio Estates3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.89
Park Ridge Apartments2x1 Luxury2BR,1BA$2.82
Brio Apartments2x1R2BR,1BA$2.95
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsA1 (Andorra)1BR,1BA$2.85
EdgeWay1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Cambridge Square ApartmentsLVL 11BR,1BA$2.66
Camino Creek1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Vintage Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
834 Carlita Cir, Unit D834 Carlita Cir1BR,1BA$2.56
The LenoxCyprus1BR,1BA$2.61

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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 $1,751 at The Lenox.

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 $2,145 at Crossbrook Apartments.

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