
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Davenport, FL from $1,200 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Santa Cruz area of Davenport.


Dunson Grove Apartments

Preserve at ChampionsGate

Springs at Posner Park

Champions Vue

Thrive Luxury Apartments

Indigo Champions Ridge

The Ridge at Champions
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Alta Citron

Ascend Sand Mine

Apex Posner Park

Pointe Grand Champions Village

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Harper Grove

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Marlowe Ridgeview

Hadley

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8302 Portofino Dr, Unit #103, Unit #103

10205 Portofino Wy

159 Roseling Crossing

343 Ardmore St

138 Lazy Willow Dr

44199 US-27

43420 US-27

43420 US Highway 27
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8010 Tuscany Way

2996 Bella Vista Dr

1301 Tuscan Terrace, Unit 9308, Unit 9308

8252 Civita Dr, Unit 201, Unit 201

1361 Tuscan Terrace

325 Piano Ln

129 Piccolo Way

Covey Homes Bella Citta
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1072 Plantation Ln

921 Conch Rd

9008 Azalea Sands Ln

1266 Royal St. George Blvd

182 Kellygreen Ave

131 Sonja Cir

8444 Natures Hammock Trl

The Legends at ChampionsGate
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Abrazo at Four Corners

Portofino at Championsgate

1301 Tuscan Terrace
Santa Cruz, Davenport, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,235 | $3,537 |
| Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,234 | $2,849 |
| Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,409 | $3,272 |
| Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,655 | $4,231 |
| Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $2,005 | $6,835 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Davenport, FL.
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Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Cruz area of Davenport, FL is a Studio unit found at Preserve at ChampionsGate priced from $1,265. Springs at Posner Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Santa Cruz apartments for rent in Davenport, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve at ChampionsGate | Lily | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| Springs at Posner Park | Studio Grand Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
| Champions Vue | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,357 |
| Thrive Luxury Apartments | Kavala | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| The Ridge at Champions | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Dunson Grove Apartments | A2 - The Lemon | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Alta Citron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,406 |
| Cortland ChampionsGate | Ace | Studio,1BA | $1,434 |
| Ascend Sand Mine | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Apex Posner Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz, FL
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz area is the $1.35 price per square foot Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Bella Citta in the in the Westhaven-The Shire neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Santa Cruz apartment is the B2C Model at Harper Grove starting at $2,031 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Hampton Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Covey Homes Bella Citta | Rosemary | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Harper Grove | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Thrive Luxury Apartments | Aria | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Indigo Champions Ridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Marlowe Ridgeview | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Apex Posner Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Champions Vue | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Ridge at Champions | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Ascend Sand Mine | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Dunson Grove Apartments | A2 - The Lemon | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Cruz?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Cruz is at Preserve at ChampionsGate listed at $1,265.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment is $1,357 at Champions Vue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Cruz is starting from $1,505 at Preserve at ChampionsGate.
What is the most affordable Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Santa Cruz Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Preserve at ChampionsGate and starts from $1,829.
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