
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sand City, CA from $1,250 (33 Rentals)
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950 Portola Dr, Unit 2

1132-1136 Phoenix Ave

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Monterey Townhouse

1478 Darwin St

Surfside Apartments

SeaBreeze Apartment Homes
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Pacific Pines

440 Dela Vina Ave, Unit SI ID1630056P

200 Dunecrest Ave

555 Broadway Ave

City Center Plaza

666 Casanova Ave

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Sloat Apartments
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170 Pacific Ave

1211-1221 La Salle Ave

501-555 Ocean Ave

1280 Del Monte Avenue - Monterey

1281 - 1299 8th Street

696casa

350ram

456dela
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500 Glenwood Cir

771 Madison St

DayStar Apartments

464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey

1025 Hilby Ave

451 Dela Vina Ave #207 - Monterey

530 Pheasant Ridge Rd

415 Wood St
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1846 Ord Grove Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sand City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sand City Studio Apartments | $2,082 | $1,814 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Sand City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,250 | $3,565 |
| Cheap Sand City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $2,030 | $4,300 |
| Cheap Sand City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,381 | $4,300 | $4,425 |
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Cheapest Available Sand City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sand City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1281 - 1299 8th Street in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $2,100. Monterey Townhouse in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,114. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sand City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1281 - 1299 8th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,100 |
| Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio, 1BA | $2,114 |
| SunBay Suites & Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,150 |
| 456dela | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,200 |
| The Independent | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,300 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2,650 |
| Seagrove | C2 | 3BR, 2BA | $4,300 |
| 987 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA 93955 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $4,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sand City, CA
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sand City area is the $3.33 price per square foot C1 Model at Seagrove in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Sand City apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Surfside Apartments in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting at $2,650 with a $4.08 price per square foot. 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 | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $3.33 |
| Surfside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.08 |
| 456dela | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.43 |
| 1281 - 1299 8th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $4.06 |
| SunBay Suites & Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $4.30 |
| The Independent | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $4.62 |
| Monterey Townhouse | Studio Reno | Studio, 1BA | $5.42 |
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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 Monterey Townhouse listed at $2,099.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sand City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sand City Apartment is $2,100 at 1281 - 1299 8th Street.
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 $3,050 at Surfside Apartments.
What is the most affordable Sand City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sand City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seagrove and starts from $4,300.
Expert Rental Resources
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