
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)
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Pacific View Courts

108 Sycamore St
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1804 Mission St
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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 |
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King Street Studio Apartments | $2,783 | $1,750 | $4,020 |
King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $2,799 | $5,095 |
King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,130 | $3,000 | $6,100 |
King Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas priced from $1,602. Pacific View Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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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Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King Street, CA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the King Street area is the $5.59 price per square foot Residence B1 Model at 1010 Pacific Apartments in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $4,683. The second greatest value King Street apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $2,949 with a $4.54 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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1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.59 |
Chestnut Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.87 |
NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $6.54 |
108 Sycamore St | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $6.00 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.91 |
Copa Cabanas | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.52 |
Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.25 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in King Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in King Street is at Pacific View Courts listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom King Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom King Street Apartment is $1,602 at Copa Cabanas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom King Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in King Street is starting from $3,000 at 108 Sycamore St.
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