Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Park Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (56 Rentals)

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Seaside Studios
$1,875 - $2,035
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$1,815 - $1,975
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$1,875 - $2,035
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Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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322 Market St, Unit B
$2,095
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322 Market St, Unit B

322 Market StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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755 14th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

755 14th Ave

755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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50 5th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 5th Ave

50 5th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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132 Seaview Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132 Seaview Ave

132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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2711 Soquel Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2711 Soquel Ave

2711 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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236 Sixth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

236 Sixth

236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1500 Merrill St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Merrill St

1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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317 Ocean St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Ocean St

317 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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626 Windsor St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

626 Windsor St

626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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611 Soquel Ave
Studio Apartments

611 Soquel Ave

611 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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145 Canfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Canfield Ave

145 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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530 14th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 14th Ave

530 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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344-350 Ocean St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

344-350 Ocean St

344-350 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1506 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062

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117 Campbell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

117 Campbell St

117 Campbell 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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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2050 Jose Ave
Studio Apartments

2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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137 Clay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

137 Clay St

137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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666 17th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

666 17th Ave

666 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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106 Campbell St
3 Bedroom Apartments

106 Campbell St

106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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132 Campbell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Campbell St

132 Campbell 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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1510 Merrill St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Merrill St

1510 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1450 Merrill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Merrill St

1450 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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444 May Ave
Studio Apartments

444 May Ave

444 May AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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299 7th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

299 7th Ave

299 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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East Cliff Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Cliff Village

1635 Tremont DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Clay Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay Residences

132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Elizabeth Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elizabeth Oaks

1460 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Harbor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Place

241 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Bayou Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Harbor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Place

225 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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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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East Park, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Park area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at Seaside Studios priced from $1,875. The Breakers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable East Park apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
San Lorenzo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,699
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,395
Breakwater ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$3,495
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1BA$3,595
Clay Residences2BR-2BA Town House2BR,2BA$4,578

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Park, CA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Park area is the $3.58 price per square foot 2BR-2BA Town House Model at Clay Residences in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $4,578. The second greatest value East Park apartment is the C1 Model at Breakwater Apartments starting at $4,195 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the Arana Gulch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clay Residences2BR-2BA Town House2BR,2BA$3.58
Breakwater ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$4.39
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.49
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.43
San Lorenzo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.66
714 Pine St, Unit #3714 Pine St2BR,1BA$3.71
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
322 Market St, Unit B322 Market StStudio ,1BA$4.66
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.25

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East Park, 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 East Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Park is at Seaside Studios listed at $1,875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Park Apartment is $2,650 at The Breakers.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Park is starting from $3,195 at The Breakers.

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