Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Olive Grove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Grove Apartments

1945 Zinfandel AveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Del Corazon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Del Corazon

1885 Sebastopol RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Redwood Grove
Studio Apartments

Redwood Grove

6675 Old Redwood HwyWindsor, CA 95492
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Panas Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Panas Place

2496 Old Stony Point RdSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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The Randall
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Randall

111 Saw Mill CirHealdsburg, CA 95448
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Sunburst Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunburst Apartments

2400 McBride LnSanta Rosa, CA 95403
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Redwood Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Gardens

2044-2050 Mendocino AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401
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Cedar Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

3422 Santa Rosa AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Stony Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stony Point Apartments

1909-1956 Lazzini AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Westbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

1053 Dutton AveSanta Rosa, CA 95407
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Altamont Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Altamont Apartments

300 Enterprise DrRohnert Park, CA 94928
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Cheapest Available Sonoma County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sonoma County, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Aviara in the Cobblestone neighborhood priced from $924. Shiloh Terrace in the West Windsor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonoma County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$924
Shiloh Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,019
Alexander Valley1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Divine Senior/Citrus Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,415
Pacific Garden ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sonoma County area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at West End Townhomes in the in the Bellevue Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Sonoma County apartment is the Walkham 3x2.5 Model at Walkham Townhomes starting at $3,000 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Aston Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sonoma County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West End Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.85
Walkham TownhomesWalkham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$2.18
Spring Lake Apartments2x2 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.14
Park Lane Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
Shiloh Terrace3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
North Street ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.28
Aviara3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.97
Kingwood Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Vintage Park2x12BR,1BA$2.18
Alexander Valley1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.24

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 $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sonoma County?

The cheapest apartment in Sonoma County is Alexander Valley which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Sonoma County costs $3,200.

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 66 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 $748 which is $2,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sonoma County.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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