Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA from $1,800 (44 Rentals)

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130 Grove St, Unit A
$3,000
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130 Grove St, Unit A

130 Grove StBoulder Creek, CA 95006
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Cypress Point
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$2,802 - $4,451
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Aventino
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$3,429 - $8,313
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Aventino

200 Winchester CirLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Seaside Studios
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Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

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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Lincoln Apartments
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Lincoln Apartments

316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
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108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore 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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150-152 Leibrandt Ave
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150-152 Leibrandt Ave

150-152 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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7201-7245 Bark Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

7201-7245 Bark Ln

7201-7245 Bark LnSan Jose, CA 95129
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Anton Pacific
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Boulder Creek, CA Local Guide

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. Blue Hills Studio in the Hillside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,186. 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
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$2,186
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,499
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,802
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2,895
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,959
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,975
River RowS6Studio,1BA$2,995

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

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek apartment is the Plan Three Model at Aventino starting at $4,399 with a $3.92 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.
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
AventinoPlan Three2BR,2BA$3.92
Bay TreePlan B42BR,2BA$4.34
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Maison Massol Apartments2042BR,2BA$4.21
130 Grove St, Unit A130 Grove St2BR,2BA$3.19
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.82
Pacific ShoresMitchell`s Cove1BR,1BA$4.42
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$4.42

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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 $2,650 at The Breakers.

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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