Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bonny Doon, CA from $1,800 (31 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
$2,856 - $4,558
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Prospect Corners
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Prospect Corners

1525-1537 Brookvale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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516 Center St
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516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Los Gatos Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Gatos Gardens

14850 Oka RdLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Vivere
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vivere

137 Riviera DrLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Bonny Doon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bonny Doon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bonny Doon, CA is a Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood priced from $1,860. St. George Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bonny Doon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio,1BA$1,860
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$2,350
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsPlum Street - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Twelve Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,495
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,745
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bonny Doon, CA and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonny Doon area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Bonny Doon apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bonny Doon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Vivere2C2BR,2BA$3.89
Thurber Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$3.52
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Twelve Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bonny Doon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bonny Doon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bonny Doon is at The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonny Doon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bonny Doon Apartment is $2,350 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bonny Doon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bonny Doon is starting from $2,745 at San Jose Greens.

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