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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (18 Rentals)
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$1,860 - $2,250Studio Apartments Available Now
The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
235 Union St
Santa CruzCA95060
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Now
St. George Apartments
833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,358 - $3,795Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lincoln Apartments
316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,479 - $2,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,682 - $4,253
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,795 - $2,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,811 - $4,8221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,897 - $4,5491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
240 River Street
232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio Apartments
516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
816 Riverside Ave
816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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 | $3,184 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,400 | $4,278 |
| King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $3,250 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 18 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 The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,682 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,811 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King Street, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the King Street area is the $4.34 price per square foot Plan 2B Townhome Model at Chestnut Street in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,509. 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. |
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| Chestnut Street | Plan 2B Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.34 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.76 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio ,1BA | $6.76 |
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Best Local Schools in King Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Bay View Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (394)
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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 $3,293.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in King Street?
The cheapest apartment in King Street is Lincoln Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in King Street costs $4,381.
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 4 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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