Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (39 Rentals)

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711 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 3rd St

711 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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313 Raymond St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

313 Raymond St

313 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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209 Kaye St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 Kaye St

209 Kaye StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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114 Viaduct Ct
Studio Apartments

114 Viaduct Ct

114 Viaduct CtSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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75 Front St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

75 Front St

75 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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1019 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 3rd St

1019 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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160 Park Pl
Studio Apartments

160 Park Pl

160 Park PlSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Nueva Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nueva Vista Apartments

136 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Raymond St
Studio Apartments

317 Raymond St

317 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1004 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1004 3rd St

1004 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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417 Cliff St
1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Cliff St

417 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Carol's
Studio Apartments

Carol's

131 Cedar StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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16 Keys
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

16 Keys

405 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Cliff St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Cliff St

317 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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208 1st Street
5 Bedroom Apartments

208 1st Street

208 1st StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd 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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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore 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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150-152 Leibrandt Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150-152 Leibrandt Ave

150-152 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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203 Laurel St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

203 Laurel St

203 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anchor Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anchor Apartments

321 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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La Playa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Playa Apartments

204 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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221 Raymond St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Raymond St

221 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

Cheapest Available Beach Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beach Hill area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 306 Cliff St priced from $3,250. Five55 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,550. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
306 Cliff St2/12BR,1BA$3,250
Five55B11BR,1BA$3,550
The Sands2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beach Hill area is the $6.11 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at The Sands in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $3,720. The second greatest value Beach Hill apartment is the C2 Model at Five55 starting at $3,770 with a $6.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beach Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Sands2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$6.11
Five55C21BR,1BA$6.24
306 Cliff St2/12BR,1BA$7.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beach Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Beach Hill is Five55 which is listed at $3,550, while the average apartment in Beach Hill costs $3,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beach Hill?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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