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The Breakers
630 Water StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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150-152 Leibrandt Ave
150-152 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Harbor Walk at Swan Lake
755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Modular Condo Project
706-708 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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622 Pine
622 Pine StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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921 Cayuga StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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324 Mountain View Ave
324 Mountain View AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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236 Sixth
236 6th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1500 Merrill St
1500 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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626 Windsor St
626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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132 Seaview Ave
132 Seaview AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2711 Soquel Ave
2711 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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317 Ocean St
317 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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50 5th Ave
50 5th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1506 Broadway
1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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611 Soquel Ave
611 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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145 Canfield Ave
145 Canfield AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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530 14th Ave
530 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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344-350 Ocean St
344-350 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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313 Raymond St
313 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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117 Campbell St
117 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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353 Pennsylvania Ave
353 Pennsylvania AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2050 Jose Ave
2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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137 Clay St
137 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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666 17th Ave
666 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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207 Riverside Ave
207 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1510 Merrill St
1510 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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106 Campbell St
106 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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132 Campbell St
132 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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209 Kaye St
209 Kaye StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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299 7th Ave
299 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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222 Gault St
222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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212-214 Hanover St
212-214 Hanover StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Shoreline Estates
1555 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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444 May Ave
444 May AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1450 Merrill St
1450 Merrill StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Claradon Court Apartments
515 3rd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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127 Ocean St
127 Ocean StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1307-1313 7th
1307-1313 7thSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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160 Park Pl
160 Park PlSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Nueva Vista Apartments
136 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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32 Campbell St
32 Campbell StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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615 Seabright Ave
615 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2735 Soquel Ave
2735 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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1901 Portola Dr
1901 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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147 Market St
147 Market StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Del Monte Court
123 Bixby StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Raymond St
317 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1013 Broadway
1013 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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East Park, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Studio Apartments | $2,252 | $2,010 | $2,695 |
| East Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $2,650 | $2,895 |
| East Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $3,195 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Park Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 $1,925. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Breakwater Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $4,034 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Park, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Park area is the $4.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Breakwater Apartments in the in the Arana Gulch neighborhood starting from $4,034. The second greatest value East Park apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at 150-152 Leibrandt Ave starting at $3,200 with a $4.92 price per square foot in the Ocean Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.22 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.42 |
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