Cheap Apartments for Rent near Live Oak Santa Cruz, CA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1030 El Dorado Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1030 El Dorado Ave

Santa CruzCA95062

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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,268
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Capitola Gardens
$2,897 - $5,347
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Capitola Gardens

1745 46th AveCapitola, CA 95010
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property at 2114 Derby Ave

$3,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2114 Derby Ave

CapitolaCA95010

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Live Oak Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Live Oak Santa Cruz Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Live Oak Santa Cruz, 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 Live Oak Santa Cruz apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$2,350
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$2,400
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,606
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750
1010 PacificH1 - 0x1Studio,1BA$2,829
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,837
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,897
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$2,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Live Oak Santa Cruz, CA and Nearby

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Live Oak Santa Cruz area is the $4.26 price per square foot Plan B3 Model at Bay Tree in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $4,710. The second greatest value Live Oak Santa Cruz 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 Live Oak Santa Cruz apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay TreePlan B32BR,2BA$4.26
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Maison Massol Apartments2042BR,2BA$3.72
Westmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$4.75
Los Gatos Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.47
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.82
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.36
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$3.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Live Oak Santa Cruz Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Live Oak Santa Cruz?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Live Oak Santa Cruz is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Live Oak Santa Cruz Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Live Oak Santa Cruz Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Live Oak Santa Cruz is starting from $2,950 at Los Gatos Garden Apartments.

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