Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eastside area of Santa Cruz.

property at 514 Broadway

$1,295 - $1,695

1 Bedroom Rentals

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514 Broadway

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 219 Roberts St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Roberts St

Santa CruzCA95060
property at 2135 Felt St

$2,800

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$2,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2135 Felt St

Santa CruzCA95062

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property at 2895 Capitola Rd

$2,895 - $3,895

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2895 Capitola Rd

Santa CruzCA95062
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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Shearwater Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shearwater Apartments

2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
  • Utilities Included

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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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832-834 Paget Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

832-834 Paget Ave

832-834 Paget AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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816 Riverside Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Riverside Ave

816 Riverside AveSanta 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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The Bluffs on 44th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs on 44th

4401 Capitola RdCapitola, CA 95010
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Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at The Breakers priced from $2,295. Six Hundred Park Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$2,350
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,599
832-834 Paget Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,695
Clay ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
306 Cliff St2/12BR,1BA$3,250
Garden StreetB12BR,1BA$3,295
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,381

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2431 Richmond Dr Model at 2431 Richmond Dr, Unit 2431 Richmond Dr # 2 in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Landing at Capitola starting at $3,605 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2431 Richmond Dr, Unit 2431 Richmond Dr # 22431 Richmond Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,1.5BA$3.76
Breakwater ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$4.35
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.50
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$3.77
Garden StreetB12BR,1BA$6.05
1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B1015 N Branciforte Ave1BR,1.5BA$5.60
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$5.78

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Six Hundred Park Avenue which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,216.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?

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 3 regular apartments in Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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