Cheap Apartments for Rent near Brookdale, CA from $1,800 (30 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,802 - $4,451
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Apartments

316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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Brookdale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale 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
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$2,350
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,599
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,802
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,845
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2,895
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookdale, CA and Nearby

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.82
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$3.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookdale is at The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookdale Apartment is $2,350 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookdale is starting from $2,750 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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