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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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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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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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 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 Studio unit found at Seaside Studios priced from $2,035. Pacific View Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,035
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
108 Sycamore St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,850
Five55StudioStudio,1BA$2,965
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beach Hill area is the $5.15 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at 150-152 Leibrandt Ave in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Beach Hill apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at 108 Sycamore St starting at $2,850 with a $5.70 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$5.15
108 Sycamore St2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.70
Five55StudioStudio ,1BA$6.74
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.40
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Beach Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Beach Hill is at Seaside Studios listed at $2,035.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Beach Hill Apartment is $3,815 at Five55.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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