
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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Sonoma County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sonoma County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sonoma County Studio Apartments | $2,175 | $1,850 | $2,895 |
Sonoma County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $828 | $3,517 |
Sonoma County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $996 | $4,500 |
Sonoma County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $924 | $4,095 |
Sonoma County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $3,199 | $3,945 |
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Cheapest Available Sonoma County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonoma County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Siesta Senior Apartments in the Outer Napa neighborhood priced from $828. Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $924. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonoma County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $828 |
Aviara | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $924 |
Shiloh Terrace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $996 |
Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
The Lenox | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,646 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sonoma County area is the $2.31 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Reserve Rohnert Park in the in the West Rohnert Park neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Sonoma County apartment is the Guava Model at Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek starting at $2,699 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Cobblestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sonoma County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve Rohnert Park | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.31 |
Acacia at Santa Rosa Creek | Guava | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Valley View Townhomes | 1.5 Beds | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
Matanzas Garden Apartments | 2 x 1.5 / #31 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.14 |
Shiloh Terrace | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Harvest Park Apartment Homes | Large 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Pacific Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
Aviara | 3 BR 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sonoma County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sonoma County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sonoma County is under $1,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sonoma County?
The cheapest apartment in Sonoma County is Siesta Senior Apartments which is listed at $828, while the average apartment in Sonoma County costs $3,572.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sonoma County?
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 43 regular apartments in Sonoma County 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 Sonoma County?
Cheap apartments in Sonoma County have an average cost of $312 which is $3,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sonoma County.
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