Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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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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114 Viaduct Ct
Studio Apartments

114 Viaduct Ct

114 Viaduct CtSanta 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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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Beach Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beach Hill area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at Seaside Studios priced from $2,035. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,035
108 Sycamore St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Five55B21BR,1BA$3,300
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Beach Hill area is the $5.38 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at 150-152 Leibrandt Ave in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Beach Hill apartment is the C1 Model at Five55 starting at $3,395 with a $5.32 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$5.38
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.32
108 Sycamore St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$6.00
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Beach Hill Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Beach Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Beach Hill Apartment is $2,650 at 108 Sycamore St.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.