1925 46th Ave
CapitolaCA95010
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1144 Callas Ln
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 | $3,066 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,075 | $4,370 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,652 | $2,695 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $3,933 | $4,950 |
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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 $2,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz is The Breakers which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz costs $4,745.
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 67 regular apartments in Santa Cruz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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