Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (39 Rentals)

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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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132 Seaview Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

236 Sixth

236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2711 LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2711 LLC

2711 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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835 Corcoran Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

835 Corcoran Ave

835 Corcoran AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1500 Merrill St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Merrill St

1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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626 Windsor St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

626 Windsor St

626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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530 14th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 14th Ave

530 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Kinsley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kinsley Apartments

1855-1901 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2045 Alice St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2045 Alice St

2045 Alice StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1506 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

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

299 7th Ave

299 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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209 Kaye St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Kaye St

209 Kaye StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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2050 Jose Ave
Studio Apartments

2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1510 Merrill St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Merrill St

1510 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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666 17th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

666 17th Ave

666 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1450 Merrill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Merrill St

1450 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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East Cliff Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Cliff Village

1635 Tremont DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Elizabeth Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elizabeth Oaks

1460 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Harbor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Place

225 7th 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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Harbor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Place

241 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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Adobe Hacienda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Hacienda

318 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Redwood Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Commons

1606 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Lagoon Beach Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lagoon Beach Apartments

540 13th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arana Gulch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arana Gulch area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cormorant Court Apartments priced from $3,395. Breakwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,495. Here are the most affordable Arana Gulch apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,395
Breakwater Apartments2x1A2BR,1BA$3,495
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1BA$3,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arana Gulch area is the $4.34 price per square foot 3x2A Model at Breakwater Apartments in the in the Arana Gulch neighborhood starting from $4,144. The second greatest value Arana Gulch apartment is the TH15 Model at Capitola Townhomes starting at $3,795 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arana Gulch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breakwater Apartments3x2A3BR,2BA$4.34
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.43

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