Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the King Street area of Santa Cruz.

1804 Mission St

105 Green St

Cypress Point

108 Sycamore St

201 River Street Apartments

708 Riverside Ave
King Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in King Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Studio Apartments | $2,661 | $2,200 | $3,200 |
| King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,500 | $4,278 |
| King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,552 | $2,900 | $6,122 |
| King Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| King Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available King Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the King Street area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,560. Here are the most affordable King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,560 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King Street, CA
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the King Street 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 King Street 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 King Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Grandview Street, Unit #704 | 41 Grandview Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.05 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.08 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-2C | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.82 |
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Best Local Schools in King Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Bay View Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap King Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in King Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in King Street is under $4,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in King Street?
The cheapest apartment in King Street is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in King Street costs $8,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in King Street?
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 22 regular apartments in King Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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