Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bananna Belt Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (42 Rentals)

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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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317 Ocean St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Ocean St

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

201 Barson St

201 Barson StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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117 Campbell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

117 Campbell St

117 Campbell 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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145 Canfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Canfield Ave

145 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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119 Felker St
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Felker St

119 Felker StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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611 Soquel Ave
Studio Apartments

611 Soquel Ave

611 Soquel AveSanta 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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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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132 Campbell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Campbell St

132 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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137 Clay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

137 Clay St

137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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444 May Ave
Studio Apartments

444 May Ave

444 May AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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240 River Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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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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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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Riverview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

157 Franklin StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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 201 River Street Apartments priced from $2,169. The Breakers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Bananna Belt apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 River Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,169
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$2,774
River RowS2Studio,1BA$3,150
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bananna Belt, CA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bananna Belt area is the $4.43 price per square foot 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Model at Cormorant Court Apartments in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Bananna Belt apartment is the 714 Pine St Model at 714 Pine St, Unit #3 starting at $2,600 with a $3.71 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.
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.43
714 Pine St, Unit #3714 Pine St2BR,1BA$3.71
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$4.97
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.53
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio ,1BA$7.60
River RowS3Studio ,1BA$7.60
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bananna Belt Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bananna Belt?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bananna Belt is under $3,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bananna Belt is 201 River Street Apartments which is listed at $2,479, while the average apartment in Bananna Belt costs $5,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bananna Belt?

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 8 regular apartments in Bananna Belt that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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