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Santa CruzCA95060
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Flats Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (24 Rentals)
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235 Union St
Santa CruzCA95060
210 Locust St
Santa CruzCA95060
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Now
St. George Apartments
833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lincoln Apartments
316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
219 Roberts St
Santa CruzCA95060
912 Soquel Ave
Santa CruzCA95062
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$2,479 - $2,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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116 Maple St
Santa CruzCA95060
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$2,590 - $3,4901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
306 Cliff St
306 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,606 - $4,301
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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307-309 Raymond St
307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street Apartments
813 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
116 Sycamore St
Santa CruzCA95060
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317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
320 Soquel Ave
Santa CruzCA95062
156 Everson Dr
Santa CruzCA95060
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Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beach Flats?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Flats Studio Apartments | $3,103 | $2,200 | $3,475 |
| Beach Flats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,695 | $4,295 |
| Beach Flats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,941 | $3,050 | $7,613 |
| Beach Flats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,431 | $3,495 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Beach Flats Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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. Lincoln Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Beach Flats apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,915 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,937 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Flats, CA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beach Flats area is the $5.57 price per square foot B4 Model at Oceanview in the in the Western neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Beach Flats apartment is the 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Model at Cormorant Court Apartments starting at $3,450 with a $4.50 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $5.57 |
| Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| 320 - 328 California Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.11 |
| Five55 | C2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.24 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-2A | Studio ,1BA | $6.29 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (314)
5 out of 10
Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz City High School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1093)
10 out of 10
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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 $3,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beach Flats?
The cheapest apartment in Beach Flats is Lincoln Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Beach Flats costs $3,575.
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 18 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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