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Copa Cabanas
1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Breakwater Apartments
1630 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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816 Riverside Ave
816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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San Lorenzo Apartments
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 - 328 California Street
320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
4497 Highway 9, Unit #A
4497 Highway 9
FeltonCA95018
4441 W Walnut St
SoquelCA95073
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CapitolaCA95010
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Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $3,085 | $2,200 | $3,505 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,695 | $4,295 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,726 | $2,895 | $7,834 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $2,595 | $5,850 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,661 | $7,322 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Cruz is under $2,837.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz is Lincoln Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz costs $3,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Cruz?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 210 regular apartments in Santa Cruz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Cruz?
Cheap apartments in Santa Cruz have an average cost of $828 which is $2,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz.
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