Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $3,781 (31 Rentals)

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East Cliff Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

East Cliff Village

1635 Tremont DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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755 14th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

755 14th Ave

755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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132 Seaview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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832-834 Paget Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

832-834 Paget Ave

832-834 Paget AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2600 17th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2600 17th Ave

2600 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
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236 Sixth
2 Bedroom Apartments

236 Sixth

236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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835 Corcoran Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

835 Corcoran Ave

835 Corcoran AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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Bayou Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1500 Merrill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Merrill St

1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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626 Windsor St
2 Bedroom Apartments

626 Windsor St

626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Kinsley Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kinsley Apartments

1855-1901 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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530 14th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 14th Ave

530 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Adobe Hacienda
2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Hacienda

318 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2045 Alice St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2045 Alice St

2045 Alice StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1506 Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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299 7th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

299 7th Ave

299 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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666 17th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

666 17th Ave

666 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1510 Merrill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Merrill St

1510 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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209 Kaye St
2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Kaye St

209 Kaye StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062

Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arana Gulch Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arana Gulch?

The cheapest apartment in Arana Gulch is Breakwater Apartments which is listed at $3,400, while the average apartment in Arana Gulch costs $4,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arana Gulch?

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 4 regular apartments in Arana Gulch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.