Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carbonera Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (19 Rentals)

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property at 155 Torrey Pine Ter

$1,125 - $1,150

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$1,125 - $1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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155 Torrey Pine Ter

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 235 Union St

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Union St

Santa CruzCA95060

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property at 2308 17th Ave

$3,200

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$3,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2308 17th Ave

Santa CruzCA95062

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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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240 River Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carbonera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carbonera area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Carbonera apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio,1BA$1,860
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$2,400
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carbonera, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carbonera area is the $3.52 price per square foot Thurber Apartments Model at Thurber Apartments in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Carbonera apartment is the AT1 Model at 1010 Pacific Apartments starting at $3,413 with a $5.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carbonera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1.5BA$3.52
1010 Pacific ApartmentsAT11BR,1BA$5.88
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$5.00
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$6.11
River RowS7Studio ,1BA$7.52
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio ,1BA$6.76
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carbonera Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carbonera?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carbonera is at The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carbonera Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carbonera Apartment is $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carbonera Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carbonera is starting from $2,999 at Hidden Creek Apartments.

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