Cheap Apartments for Rent near Brookdale, CA from $995 (34 Rentals)

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8787 Highway 9
$995 - $2,800

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Base Rent$995 - $2,800
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8787 Highway 9

8787 Highway 9Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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$1,200

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562 Larita Dr

Ben LomondCA95005

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Cypress Point
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$2,657 - $4,115

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Base Rent$2,657 - $4,115
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Palomar Inn
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The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific AveSanta 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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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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 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 Brookdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,430
1804 Mission StJr. 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,550
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,657
Newport Apartments0X1SAStudio,1BA$2,695
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,699
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700
1010 PacificH1 - 0x1Studio,1BA$2,829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookdale, CA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.04
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1.5BA$3.37
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.23
Los Gatos Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.47
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
Prospect Corners1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
Vivere1C1BR,1BA$4.31
8787 Highway 98787 Highway 9Studio ,1BA$3.98

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Brookdale, CA

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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 St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookdale Apartment is $2,430 at Prospect Corners.

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 $2,895 at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments.

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