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Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beach Flats?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Flats Studio Apartments | $2,724 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
| Beach Flats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $2,500 | $4,278 |
| Beach Flats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $2,800 | $6,122 |
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Cheapest Available Beach Flats Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beach Flats area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,560. Here are the most affordable Beach Flats apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,560 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Flats, CA
As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Beach Flats area is the $3.58 price per square foot 2BR-2BA Town House Model at Clay Residences in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $4,578. The second greatest value Beach Flats apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $3,757 with a $4.17 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beach Flats apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Residences | 2BR-2BA Town House | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.08 |
| Oceanview | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.14 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-3A | Studio ,1BA | $4.97 |
| 714 Pine St, Unit #3 | 714 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
| 220 Atlantic Ave, Unit # 205 | 220 Atlantic Ave | Studio ,1BA | $5.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (310)
5 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Beach Flats Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Flats Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beach Flats?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beach Flats is under $3,397.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beach Flats?
The cheapest apartment in Beach Flats is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Beach Flats costs $4,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beach Flats?
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 23 regular apartments in Beach Flats that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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