Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Flats Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
$2,638 - $6,764
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
$3,279 - $6,776
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Anton Pacific

800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,600

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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711 Hanover St

Santa CruzCA95062
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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce 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 Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sands

304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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 The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. Seaside Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Beach Flats apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio,1BA$1,860
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,975
Cypress PointResidence 21BR,1BA$3,006
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,159
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
River RowS2Studio,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Flats, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beach Flats area is the $5.41 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,552. The second greatest value Beach Flats apartment is the Residence 3 Model at Cypress Point starting at $3,806 with a $4.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-14B1BR,1BA$5.41
Cypress PointResidence 32BR,1BA$4.94
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.86
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.95
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
River RowS7Studio ,1BA$7.52
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.42
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio ,1BA$6.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA

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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 $3,225.

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 $2,850, while the average apartment in Beach Flats costs $5,100.

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 20 regular apartments in Beach Flats that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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