Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bananna Belt Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bananna Belt area of Santa Cruz.

property at 514 Broadway

$1,295 - $1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

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514 Broadway

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 219 Roberts St

$2,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Roberts St

Santa CruzCA95060

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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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The Palomar Inn
Studio Apartments

The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific AveSanta 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
property at 308 River St

$3,300 - $3,345

2 Bedroom Rentals

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308 River St

Santa CruzCA95060

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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 St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. 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
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750
1010 PacificH1 - 0x1Studio,1BA$2,829
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$2,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bananna Belt, CA

As of August 20, 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 633 Trevethan Ave Model at 633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley starting at $2,495 with a $3.84 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
633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley633 Trevethan Ave1BR,1BA$3.84
1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B1015 N Branciforte Ave1BR,1.5BA$5.60
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$6.11
River RowS7Studio ,1BA$7.52
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio ,1BA$6.92
1010 PacificH1 - 0x1Studio ,1BA$7.35
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bananna Belt Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bananna Belt?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bananna Belt is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bananna Belt Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bananna Belt Apartment is $2,650 at The Breakers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bananna Belt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bananna Belt is starting from $2,999 at Hidden Creek Apartments.

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