Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bananna Belt Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (37 Rentals)

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240 River Street
Studio Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Clay Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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103-113 Grant St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

103-113 Grant St

103-113 Grant StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Palomar Inn
Studio Apartments

The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Bayou Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta 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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201 Barson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Barson St

201 Barson StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Ocean St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Ocean St

317 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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145 Canfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Canfield Ave

145 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Adobe Hacienda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Hacienda

318 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Riverview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

157 Franklin StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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344-350 Ocean St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

344-350 Ocean St

344-350 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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117 Campbell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

117 Campbell St

117 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1506 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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119 Felker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Felker St

119 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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106 Campbell St
3 Bedroom Apartments

106 Campbell St

106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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137 Clay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

137 Clay St

137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

Bananna Belt, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bananna Belt Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bananna Belt area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. The Breakers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Bananna Belt apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$2,650
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,700
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$3,752
La PosadaI Bedroom1BR,1BA$4,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bananna Belt, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bananna Belt area is the $5.16 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath D Model at NANDA ON PACIFIC in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $3,752. The second greatest value Bananna Belt apartment is the I Bedroom Model at La Posada starting at $4,215 with a $8.07 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bananna Belt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$5.16
La PosadaI Bedroom1BR,1BA$8.07
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$6.00
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bananna Belt, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bananna Belt Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bananna Belt?

The cheapest apartment in Bananna Belt is The Breakers which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Bananna Belt costs $4,830.

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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