
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA from $1,750 (33 Rentals)
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14255 CA-9

St. George Apartments

The Breakers

Fountain Park

306 Cliff St

Lincoln Apartments

Prospect Corners
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Cypress Point

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Chestnut Street
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1010 Pacific

Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments

444 Whispering Pines Dr

525 Bethany Dr

The Palomar Inn

Seaside Studios

Pacific View Courts

516 Center St
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Towne Terrace Apartments

803 Laurel St

19304 Vineyard Ln

108 Sycamore St

9456 E Zayante Rd

McClellan Terrace

783 S Branciforte Ave

Vivere
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Boulder Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulder Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Studio Apartments | $2,944 | $2,200 | $3,475 |
| Boulder Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,310 | $1,750 | $4,278 |
| Boulder Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,447 | $2,895 | $7,500 |
| Boulder Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 |
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Cheapest Available Boulder Creek Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder Creek, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood priced from $2,200. The Breakers in the Ocean Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boulder Creek apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fountain Park | Birch | Studio,1BA | $2,349 |
| Prospect Corners | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,430 |
| 1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,657 |
| Newport Apartments | 0X1SA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,807 |
| 1010 Pacific | H1 - 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA and Nearby
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder Creek area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vasona Manor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| The Flair | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Baytree Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Bay Tree | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.37 |
| Thurber Apartments | Thurber Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.37 |
| Vivere | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Los Gatos Garden Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Prospect Corners | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boulder Creek Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boulder Creek?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boulder Creek is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boulder Creek Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boulder Creek Apartment is $2,430 at Prospect Corners.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boulder Creek Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boulder Creek is starting from $2,895 at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments.
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