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

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Seaside Studios
$1,875 - $2,035
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$1,815 - $1,975
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Studio Apartments Available Now

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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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 $1,875. Pacific View Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
Five55B11BR,1BA$3,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of February 19, 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 $3,437 with a $5.39 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$5.39
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.69
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.25

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 Pacific View Courts.

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