
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA from $700 (27 Rentals)
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Alexander Valley

38° NORTH

14755 Armstrong Woods Rd

Siesta Senior Apartments

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103 7th St, Unit B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,495 | $2,999 |
| Sonoma County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $862 | $10,000+ |
| Sonoma County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,655 | $10,000+ |
| Sonoma County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
| Sonoma County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,657 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
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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 Vintage Park in the Aston Avenue neighborhood priced from $1,067. Alexander Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sonoma County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Alexander Valley | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 38° NORTH | Altitude | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| Siesta Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Redwood Views Apartments | 1 BD for 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,677 |
| Pacific Garden Apartments | Regular 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Lenox | Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1,703 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonoma County, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sonoma County area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2X2 B Model at Farmstead in the in the Aston Avenue neighborhood starting from $3,009. The second greatest value Sonoma County apartment is the B2C Model at Bell Rohnert Park starting at $2,898 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Rohnert Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmstead | 2X2 B | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Bell Rohnert Park | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Prime | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Kingwood Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Hidden Garden Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Fairway Arms Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Alexander Valley | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Vintage Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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 Vintage Park which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Sonoma County costs $21,000.
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 49 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 $409 which is $20,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sonoma County.
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