Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA from $1,800 (58 Rentals)

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$2,175

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14891 Highway 9

Boulder CreekCA95006

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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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Aventino
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$3,334 - $8,157
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Aventino

200 Winchester CirLos Gatos, CA 95032
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The Hilltop
$3,545 - $4,595
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$3,545 - $4,595

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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Prospect Corners
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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McClellan Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McClellan Terrace

7954 McClellan RdCupertino, CA 95014
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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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Cheapest Available Boulder Creek Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek 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
Fountain ParkOlive1BR,1BA$2,472
Twelve Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,495
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,856
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2,895
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder Creek 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Vivere2C2BR,2BA$3.89
Thurber Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$3.52
Maison Massol Apartments2042BR,2BA$4.21
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
AventinoPlan Two1BR,1BA$4.16
Twelve Oaks Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$4.28

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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 The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boulder Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boulder Creek Apartment is $2,472 at Fountain Park.

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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