
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boulder Creek, CA from $1,800 (58 Rentals)
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14891 Highway 9

12895 CA-9

175 S Redwood Dr

205 Apple Knoll

The Palomar Inn

Seaside Studios

Blue Hills Studio

Casa Vasona Garden Apartments

201 River Street Apartments
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St. George Apartments

The Breakers

Fountain Park

Twelve Oaks Apartments

108 Sycamore St

Hidden Creek Apartments

Baytree Apartments

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point

Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments
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Five55

Newport Apartments

Chestnut Street

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

NANDA ON PACIFIC

River Row

1010 Pacific Apartments

Lake Vasona Manor

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Aventino

Thurber Apartments
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Maison Massol Apartments

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The Hilltop

Bay Tree

Pacific Shores

Westmont Townhomes

Prospect Corners

333 Daken Brook Dr

Pacific View Courts

4555 Garnet St

516 Center St
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Towne Terrace Apartments

803 Laurel St

McClellan Terrace

212 Everson Dr

Los Gatos Gardens

Vivere

Los Gatos Garden Apartments

3967 Bismarck Dr

3212 Kimber Ct

1925 46th Ave
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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 | $2,958 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| Boulder Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $1,900 | $4,370 |
| Boulder Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,515 | $2,895 | $7,500 |
| Boulder Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,818 | $3,615 | $4,095 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fountain Park | Olive | 1BR,1BA | $2,472 |
| Twelve Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,856 |
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2,895 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vasona Manor | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Baytree Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Vivere | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| Thurber Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.52 |
| Maison Massol Apartments | 204 | 2BR,2BA | $4.21 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Aventino | Plan Two | 1BR,1BA | $4.16 |
| Twelve Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Newport Apartments | 1X1B | 1BR,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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