
Cheap Homes for Rent in Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,400 (3 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Arana Gulch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arana Gulch 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,905 | $3,400 | $4,400 |
Arana Gulch 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,075 | $4,950 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arana Gulch area is the $5.28 price per square foot 152 C Model at 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Arana Gulch apartment is the B1 Model at Breakwater Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Bananna Belt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arana Gulch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.90 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio ,1BA | $6.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arana Gulch
What type of rentals are currently available in Arana Gulch?
There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $5,263. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arana Gulch ranging from $2,495 to $7,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arana Gulch?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arana Gulch ranges from $2,495 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,158.
Expert Rental Resources
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