Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Selva Beach, CA from $1,000 (51 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cypress Point
$2,856 - $4,567
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Cypress Point

101 Felix 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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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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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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8495 Murray Ave

GilroyCA95020

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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 The Palomar Inn in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood priced from $1,860. Aptos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Selva Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio,1BA$1,860
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Village at First2x1 2B2BR,1BA$2,177
Glen Loma RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,183
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,199
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$2,350
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsPlum Street - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,395

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

As of June 13, 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 2/1 Model at Baytree Apartments starting at $3,185 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Western 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
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Mission ParkThe Capistrano2BR,1.5BA$3.10
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.95
Village at Santa Teresa Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.25
Village at First2x1 2A2BR,1BA$2.96
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.19
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77
Glen Loma RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.64

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

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 $2,900.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.