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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1084 Fern Ave

FeltonCA95018

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Cheapest Available Bonny Doon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bonny Doon, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific View Courts in the Western neighborhood priced from $1,995. 201 River Street Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,169. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bonny Doon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
201 River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,169
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

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

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bonny Doon area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Bonny Doon apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Emerald Bay Apartments starting at $3,933 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the Eastside 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.
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Pacific ShoresSteamer Lane1BR,1BA$4.40
AventinoPlan Two1BR,1BA$4.18
144 San Lorenzo Ave, Unit Unit #1144 San Lorenzo Ave2BR,1BA$3.34
Vivere1C1BR,1BA$4.20
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.44
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.48
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonny Doon

What type of rentals are currently available in Bonny Doon?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Bonny Doon, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $10,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bonny Doon ranging from $1,295 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bonny Doon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bonny Doon ranges from $1,295 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,395.

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