Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Selva Beach, CA from $1,000 (45 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
$2,638 - $6,926
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
$3,193 - $6,776
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Anton Pacific

800 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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Seapines Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seapines Apartments

1800-1870 Sumner AveAptos, CA 95003
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Aptos Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aptos Apartments

9669 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003

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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Del Rey Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Plaza

60 4th StGilroy, CA 95020
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La Selva Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Selva Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Selva Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific View Courts in the Western neighborhood priced from $1,995. 201 River Street Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,169. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Selva Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
201 River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,169
Village at First2x1 2B2BR,1BA$2,177
Glen Loma RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,183
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,202
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
Terrazo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Selva Beach, CA and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Selva Beach area is the $3.82 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Emerald Bay Apartments in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,933. The second greatest value La Selva Beach apartment is the Standard Loft Model at 1804 Mission St starting at $2,995 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Selva Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Village at Santa Teresa Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.25
Village at First2x1 2A2BR,1BA$2.96
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.20
Terrazo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Kern Avenue Apartments1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$3.80
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.91
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77
Glen Loma RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Selva Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Selva Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Selva Beach is at Pacific View Courts listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Selva Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Selva Beach Apartment is $2,183 at Glen Loma Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Selva Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Selva Beach is starting from $2,177 at Village at First.

What is the most affordable La Selva Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Selva Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexander Station and starts from $2,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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