
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sand City, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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390 Shasta St

1 Beach Way

780 Amador Ave

1132-1136 Phoenix Ave

1301 Darwin St

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Monterey Townhouse

1060 Waring St, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

958 Amador Ave
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445 Elm Ave, Unit A, Unit A

SeaBreeze Apartment Homes

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231 Quail Run Ct, Unit The Oaks, Unit The Oaks

1218 Sonoma Ave, Unit Unit B

200 Dunecrest Ave

City Center Plaza

666 Casanova Ave
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Sloat Apartments

2010 Mendocino St

lasalle

501-555 Ocean Ave

1280 Del Monte Avenue - Monterey

696casa

1620 Waring St

105 8th St
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820 Casanova Ave

4305 Golden Oaks Ln

500 Glenwood Cir

4205 Golden Oaks Ln

300 Glenwood Cir

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DayStar Apartments

464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey

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Sand City, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sand City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sand City Studio Apartments | $1,862 | $1,495 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Sand City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,873 | $3,500 |
| Cheap Sand City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,106 | $2,075 | $4,100 |
| Cheap Sand City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $2,850 | $4,730 |
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Cheapest Available Sand City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sand City, CA is a Studio unit found at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $1,814. Monterey Townhouse in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,913. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sand City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
| Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,913 |
| lasalle | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| SeaBreeze Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| The Independent | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Pacific Pines | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,250 |
| Seagrove | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $4,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sand City, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sand City area is the $3.75 price per square foot B1.1 Model at Seagrove in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Sand City apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Independent starting at $3,200 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sand City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagrove | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| The Independent | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Pacific Pines | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| SeaBreeze Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| 445 Elm Ave, Unit A | 445 Elm Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| lasalle | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio ,1BA | $4.91 |
| 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sand City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sand City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sand City is at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave listed at $1,814.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sand City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sand City Apartment is $1,873 at 1132-1136 Phoenix Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sand City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sand City is starting from $2,600 at SeaBreeze Apartment Homes.
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