Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (25 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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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce 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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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 $1,925. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
Five55C11BR,1BA$3,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA

As of May 21, 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
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.42

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 $2,850 at 108 Sycamore St.

Expert Rental Resources

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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