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

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35 San Juan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

35 San Juan Rd

35 San Juan RdRoyal Oaks, CA 95076
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Kents Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kents Court

87 Railroad AveRoyal Oaks, CA 95076
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103 San Juan Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

103 San Juan Rd

103 San Juan RdRoyal Oaks, CA 95076
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270 Carpenteria Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

270 Carpenteria Rd

270 Carpenteria RdAromas, CA 95004
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805 Lincoln St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

805 Lincoln St

805 Lincoln StWatsonville, CA 95076
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133 Rodriguez St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

133 Rodriguez St

133 Rodriguez StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Vista Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Mar

212-245 Pacifica BlvdWatsonville, CA 95076

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480 Beck St
Studio Apartments

480 Beck St

480 Beck StWatsonville, CA 95076
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112 Atkinson Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

112 Atkinson Ln

112 Atkinson LnWatsonville, CA 95076
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9651 Soquel Dr
Studio Apartments

9651 Soquel Dr

9651 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003
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669 Rodriguez St
Studio Apartments

669 Rodriguez St

669 Rodriguez StWatsonville, CA 95076
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221-223 Ford St
Studio Apartments

221-223 Ford St

221-223 Ford StWatsonville, CA 95076
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33 Calabasas Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33 Calabasas Rd

33 Calabasas RdFreedom, CA 95019
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153 E Riverside Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

153 E Riverside Dr

153 E Riverside DrWatsonville, CA 95076
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410 E Beach St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E Beach St

410 E Beach StWatsonville, CA 95076
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667 Rodriguez St
Studio Apartments

667 Rodriguez St

667 Rodriguez StWatsonville, CA 95076

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202 E Lake Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

202 E Lake Ave

202 E Lake AveWatsonville, CA 95076
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119 W Lake Ave
Studio Apartments

119 W Lake Ave

119 W Lake AveWatsonville, CA 95076
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355 Corralitos Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

355 Corralitos Rd

355 Corralitos RdWatsonville, CA 95076
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Ford Street
3 Bedroom Apartments

Ford Street

241 Ford StWatsonville, CA 95076
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151 Brennan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Brennan St

151 Brennan StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Colonial Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Manor

525 Airport BlvdFreedom, CA 95019
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14 W 5th St
Studio Apartments

14 W 5th St

14 W 5th StWatsonville, CA 95076
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233 Ford St
Studio Apartments

233 Ford St

233 Ford StWatsonville, CA 95076

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119 Riverside Dr
Studio Apartments

119 Riverside Dr

119 Riverside DrWatsonville, CA 95076
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220 Ford St
Studio Apartments

220 Ford St

220 Ford StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Las Tres Palmas
Studio Apartments

Las Tres Palmas

31 San Juan RdWatsonville, CA 95076
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53-53A White St
3 Bedroom Apartments

53-53A White St

53-53A White StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Blackbird Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Blackbird Homes

35 Harkins Slough RdWatsonville, CA 95076
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309-315 Palm Dr
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

309-315 Palm Dr

309-315 Palm DrWatsonville, CA 95076

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571 Rodriguez St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

571 Rodriguez St

571 Rodriguez StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Nuevo Amanecer
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Nuevo Amanecer

21 Salinas RdWatsonville, CA 95076
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228 Maple Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

228 Maple Ave

228 Maple AveWatsonville, CA 95076
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152 E Riverside Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

152 E Riverside Dr

152 E Riverside DrWatsonville, CA 95076
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106 Marchant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Marchant St

106 Marchant StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Pajaro Place
Studio Apartments

Pajaro Place

16-18 Associated LnWatsonville, CA 95076
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6 Alton Way
Studio Apartments

6 Alton Way

6 Alton WayWatsonville, CA 95076

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Royal Oaks, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefsen Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,395
236 Locust Street0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,800
Watsonville Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,800
The Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.93
Watsonville Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$4.09
236 Locust Street0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$4.80
Jefsen Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$5.72

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.