
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the King Street area of Santa Cruz.


Pacific View Courts

St. George Apartments

201 River Street Apartments

1804 Mission St

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Cypress Point
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Chestnut Street

316 Cliff St

1010 Pacific Apartments

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Five55

108 Sycamore St

201 Maple St, Unit 2bdrm
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River Row

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Anton Pacific

NANDA ON PACIFIC

Westmont Townhomes

41 Grandview Street, Unit #704

Copa Cabanas
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240 River Street

331 Mission St

516 Center St

803 Laurel St

317 Spruce St

816 Riverside Ave
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620 Columbia St

221 Palo Verde Terrace

126 Walti St
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 | $3,079 | $1,995 | $3,415 |
| King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $1,950 | $5,545 |
| King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,080 | $2,600 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 27 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 Pacific View Courts priced from $1,995. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,674 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,956 |
| River Row | S2 | Studio,1BA | $3,160 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King Street, CA
As of April 06, 2026 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 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific starting at $5,431 with a $5.40 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz 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 |
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.40 |
| Copa Cabanas | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.39 |
| 201 Maple St, Unit 2bdrm | 201 Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.16 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.75 |
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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 $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in King Street?
The cheapest apartment in King Street is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in King Street costs $5,340.
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 14 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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