
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royal Oaks, CA from $2,200 (116 Rentals)
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Kents Court

103 San Juan Rd

The Pines Apartments

270 Carpenteria Rd

1920 Freedom Blvd

805 Lincoln St

133 Rodriguez St

Vista Del Mar

7935 Lavender Lane - Prunedale
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480 Beck St

112 Atkinson Ln

Summerhill Mobile Home Park

9651 Soquel Dr

669 Rodriguez St

221-223 Ford St

33 Calabasas Rd

153 E Riverside Dr

410 E Beach St

667 Rodriguez St
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202 E Lake Ave

119 W Lake Ave

355 Corralitos Rd

Ford Street

151 Brennan St

Colonial Manor

1911 Freedom Blvd

14 W 5th St

233 Ford St

105-109 Kearney St
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119 Riverside Dr

Hyde Park Apartments

220 Ford St

Las Tres Palmas

221 E Riverside Dr

Watsonville Royal Apartments

53-53A White St

Village Trailer Park

Blackbird Homes

309-315 Palm Dr
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Riverside Mobile Home Park

571 Rodriguez St

Nuevo Amanecer

228 Maple Ave

2109 Freedom Blvd

152 E Riverside Dr

106 Marchant St

Pajaro Place

6 Alton Way

9665-9667 Soquel Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Royal Oaks Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Royal Oaks, CA is a Studio unit found at Jefsen Apartments in the Watsonville neighborhood priced from $1,395. 236 Locust Street in the Watsonville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal Oaks apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefsen Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,395 |
| 236 Locust Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,800 |
| Watsonville Royal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,800 |
| The Pines Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oaks, CA and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oaks area is the $2.93 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at The Pines Apartments in the Watsonville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Royal Oaks apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Watsonville Royal Apartments in the Watsonville neighborhood starting at $1,800 with a $4.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.93 |
| Watsonville Royal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $4.09 |
| 236 Locust Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $4.80 |
| Jefsen Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $5.72 |
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