Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escolona Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (29 Rentals)

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The Hilltop
$3,545 - $4,595
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$3,545 - $4,595
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The Hilltop

363 Western DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
$2,567 - $6,228
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$2,560 - $6,221
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta 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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Chestnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Street

143 Chestnut 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
Senior Living
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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 Studio unit found at Cypress Point priced from $2,567. Chestnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,827. Here are the most affordable Escolona apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,567
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,827
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1BA$2,975
The HilltopA41BR,1BA$3,545
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escolona, CA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escolona area is the $4.05 price per square foot 41 Grandview Street Model at 41 Grandview Street, Unit #704 in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Escolona apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Westmont Townhomes starting at $4,175 with a $4.64 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.
41 Grandview Street, Unit #70441 Grandview Street2BR,2.5BA$4.05
Westmont Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$4.64
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.61
The HilltopB22BR,1BA$5.58
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.35
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.83

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Escolona, Santa Cruz, CA

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