Sebastopol, CA

46 Apartments for Rent with Balconies

Located about an hour north of San Francisco, near California's popular wine country, about 7,000 residents call this small city nestled between Bodega Bay and Santa Rosa home. Once a plum and apple growing region, wine grapes now reign supreme here. Despite the agricultural switch from orchards to vineyards, Sebastopol is still home to the annual Apple Blossom Festival and Gravenstein Apple Fair. No one is sure from where Sebastopol's name harkens. One story tells of a bar fight in the late 1850s, which was likened to the long siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. Must have been quite a brawl. See more

Balconies are a coveted amenity for many renters looking for high-rise views and opportunities for fresh air. However, you should keep in mind that balconies often come with restrictions.

Before signing a lease, ask about how many people can be on the balcony at once. Also, ask about whether you’re allowed to store a bike or other items.

You’ll also want to know about any maintenance schedules. Using your balcony as storage could result in fines and intervention from your property management.

Keep in mind that not all balconies are created equally. You may discover the views of the parking area are less than optimal or reduce your overall privacy.

Balconies can also get messy with debris, foliage, dirt, and pollen depending on your location. Renters are typically responsible for any clean-up and basic balcony upkeep.

Regardless of the issues to keep in mind, balconies are usually a big win for Sebastopol renters. Ask about apartments on higher floors for the best views.