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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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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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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Nueva Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nueva Vista Apartments

136 Leibrandt AveSanta 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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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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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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Carol's
Studio Apartments

Carol's

131 Cedar 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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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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
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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 150-152 Leibrandt Ave priced from $3,200. 306 Cliff St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,250. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
306 Cliff St2/12BR,1BA$3,250
Five55C11BR,1BA$3,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beach Hill area is the $4.92 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at 150-152 Leibrandt Ave in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Beach Hill apartment is the C1 Model at Five55 starting at $3,795 with a $5.95 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.
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.95
306 Cliff St2/12BR,1BA$7.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Hill Apartments

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.

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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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