Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (9 Rentals)
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Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $2,900 | $2,200 | $4,020 |
Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $2,200 | $5,095 |
Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,845 | $3,185 | $6,043 |
Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,916 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
Central Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,025 | $5,400 | $6,650 |
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Getting Around the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
33 / 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 Central Santa Cruz Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Santa Cruz is under $2,922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
The cheapest apartment in Central Santa Cruz is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,872, while the average apartment in Central Santa Cruz costs $6,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Santa Cruz?
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 Central Santa Cruz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
Cheap apartments in Central Santa Cruz have an average cost of $203 which is $5,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Santa Cruz.
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