116 Maple St
Santa CruzCA95060
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lighthouse Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (22 Rentals)
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$2,590 - $3,4901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
306 Cliff St
306 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,606 - $4,301
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,837 - $4,1391 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,995 - $3,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
318 Laurel St
Santa CruzCA95060
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528 California Ave, Unit 2
528 California Ave
Santa CruzCA95060
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307-309 Raymond St
307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street Apartments
813 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
116 Sycamore St
Santa CruzCA95060
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317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
156 Everson Dr
Santa CruzCA95060
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Copa Cabanas
1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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San Lorenzo Apartments
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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320 - 328 California Street
320 California StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
150-152 Leibrandt Ave
150-152 Leibrandt AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lighthouse?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Studio Apartments | $2,891 | $2,606 | $3,052 |
| Lighthouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $2,590 | $4,295 |
| Lighthouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,263 | $3,050 | $7,613 |
| Lighthouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,095 | $6,095 | $6,095 |
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Cheapest Available Lighthouse Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lighthouse area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at Cypress Point priced from $2,606. Chestnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,837. Here are the most affordable Lighthouse apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,606 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,837 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| 320 - 328 California Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3,000 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lighthouse area is the $5.57 price per square foot B4 Model at Oceanview in the in the Western neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Lighthouse apartment is the Standard Loft Model at 1804 Mission St starting at $3,150 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lighthouse apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Oceanview | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $5.57 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.82 |
| 320 - 328 California Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $6.11 |
| Five55 | C2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.24 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-2A | Studio ,1BA | $6.29 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.92 |
| 306 Cliff St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $7.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lighthouse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lighthouse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lighthouse is under $4,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lighthouse?
The cheapest apartment in Lighthouse is Cypress Point which is listed at $2,806, while the average apartment in Lighthouse costs $3,408.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lighthouse?
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 18 regular apartments in Lighthouse that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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