Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (5 Rentals)
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Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beach Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Beach Hill Studio Apartments | $3,254 | $2,200 | $4,020 |
Beach Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,650 | $5,095 |
Beach Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,095 | $3,735 | $6,100 |
Beach Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
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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
What is a cheap apartment in Beach Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beach Hill is under $4,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beach Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Beach Hill is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Beach Hill costs $5,195.
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 1 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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