
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Windsor Neighborhood of Windsor, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Windsor area of Windsor.


16-26 3rd St

Evergreen Mobile Home Park

8719 Windsor Rd

8690 Old Redwood Hwy

Starr Station

8710 Franklin St

10109-10133 Old Redwood Hwy
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150-152 3rd St

146 3rd St

125 Donna Dr

Shiloh Crossing

8686 Franklin St

8585 Old Redwood Hwy

136-140 3rd St

Esposti Park Apartments
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Windsor Redwoods

Creekside Apartments

Vintage Oaks on the Town Green

Windsor Park Apartments

Redwood Royale

Old Redwood Highway Apartments

Redwood Grove

Forest Winds Apartments
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Winter Creek Village

Bell Manor Apartments

303-341 Jesse Ray

Vinecrest Senior Apartments

Windsor Veterans Village

Shamrock Mobile Home Community

5503-5505 Old Redwood Hwy

6372-6384 Old Redwood Hwy
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Downtown Windsor, Windsor, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Windsor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Windsor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $1,677 | $3,195 |
| Downtown Windsor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $2,012 | $3,495 |
| Downtown Windsor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $2,266 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Windsor Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Views Apartments | 1 BD for 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,677 |
| Shiloh Terrace | 3 Bedroom for 70% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $2,328 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Windsor, CA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Windsor area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Shiloh Terrace in the in the West Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value Downtown Windsor apartment is the 1 BD for 60% AMI Model at Redwood Views Apartments starting at $1,677 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the West Windsor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Windsor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Redwood Views Apartments | 1 BD for 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Windsor, Windsor, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Windsor Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Windsor?
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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Windsor 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 Downtown Windsor?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Windsor have an average cost of $1,064 which is $1,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Windsor.
Expert Rental Resources
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.