Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escolona Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,850 (29 Rentals)

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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,218
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Hilltop
$3,551 - $4,451
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1507 Mission St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1507 Mission St

1507 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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133 Walti St
1 Bedroom Apartments

133 Walti St

133 Walti StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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620 Laurel St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Laurel St

620 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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234 High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

234 High St

234 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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404 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

404 High St

404 High StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The lincoln court
Studio Apartments

The lincoln court

315-323 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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121 Rincon St
Studio Apartments

121 Rincon St

121 Rincon StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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340 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

340 Highland Ave

340 Highland AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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236 Mora St
3 Bedroom Apartments

236 Mora St

236 Mora StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Jane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jane Apartments

234 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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502 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Maple St

502 Maple StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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335 Felix St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 Felix St

335 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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240 River Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

240 River Street

232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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339 Walnut Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

339 Walnut Ave

339 Walnut AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Tannery Artist Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tannery Artist Lofts

1030 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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121 Sylvar St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Sylvar St

121 Sylvar StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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Garfield Park Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Park Village

721 Bay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Escolona, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Escolona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Escolona area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Apartments priced from $2,400. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,606. Here are the most affordable Escolona apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$2,400
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,606
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,837
Copa CabanasA1-R1BR,1BA$2,850
320 - 328 California Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3,000
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1BA$3,150
Westmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$4,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escolona, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escolona area is the $4.75 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Westmont Townhomes in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,275. The second greatest value Escolona apartment is the Standard Loft Model at 1804 Mission St starting at $3,150 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Escolona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$4.75
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.82
320 - 328 California Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.23
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.36
Copa CabanasA1-R1BR,1BA$4.55
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$4.82
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Escolona Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Escolona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Escolona is at Cypress Point listed at $2,606.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Escolona Apartment is $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Escolona is starting from $3,000 at 320 - 328 California Street.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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