
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Beach Flats Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (9 Rentals)


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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 | $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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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz High School
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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 St. George Apartments which is listed at $2,200, 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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