Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carbonera Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carbonera?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carbonera Studio Apartments | $3,220 | $2,095 | $4,020 |
Carbonera 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $2,599 | $5,095 |
Carbonera 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,303 | $3,399 | $6,100 |
Carbonera 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,475 | $4,950 | $8,000 |
Carbonera 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Cheapest Available Carbonera Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carbonera area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas priced from $1,602. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carbonera, CA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carbonera area is the $5.56 price per square foot Residence B1 Model at 1010 Pacific Apartments in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $4,654. The second greatest value Carbonera apartment is the TH15 Model at Capitola Townhomes starting at $3,795 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carbonera apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.56 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.87 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $6.54 |
Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $5.78 |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.52 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Carbonera, Santa Cruz, CA
De Laveaga Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carbonera Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carbonera?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carbonera is under $4,456.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carbonera?
The cheapest apartment in Carbonera is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Carbonera costs $6,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carbonera?
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 4 regular apartments in Carbonera that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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