Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (35 Rentals)

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property at 341 5th Ave

$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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341 5th Ave

Santa CruzCA95062
property at 755 14th Ave

$3,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 14th Ave, Unit 212, Unit 212

755 14th Ave
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
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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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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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Capitola Gardens
$3,223 - $5,347
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Capitola Gardens

1745 46th AveCapitola, CA 95010
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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 AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$2,350
San Lorenzo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,350
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,826
Plum Street Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,050
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,200
Hidden Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $3.48 price per square foot TH15Y Model at Wilder Townhomes in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 1715 42nd Ave Model at 1715 42nd Ave, Unit Apt 3 starting at $3,500 with a $3.06 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.
Wilder TownhomesTH15Y2BR,1.5BA$3.48
1715 42nd Ave, Unit Apt 31715 42nd Ave2BR,2BA$3.06
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,1.5BA$3.63
Hidden Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.81
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley633 Trevethan Ave1BR,1BA$3.84
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.53
222 Jackson St, Unit A222 Jackson St1BR,1.5BA$4.82

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastside Apartment is $2,350 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eastside is starting from $2,750 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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