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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
116 Maple St
Santa CruzCA95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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337 Alta Ave, Unit JADU, Unit JADU
337 Alta AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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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Oceanview
222 Columbia StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
314 Chestnut St
Santa CruzCA95060
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307-309 Raymond St
307-309 Raymond 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
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317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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San Lorenzo Apartments
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
168 Everson Dr
Santa CruzCA95060
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The Sands
304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
322 Trescony St
Santa CruzCA95060
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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 |
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| Lighthouse Studio Apartments | $3,011 | $2,010 | $4,092 |
| Lighthouse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| Lighthouse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,543 | $3,200 | $6,743 |
| Lighthouse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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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 Seaside Studios priced from $1,925. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Lighthouse apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,006 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,159 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lighthouse area is the $5.41 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,552. The second greatest value Lighthouse apartment is the Standard Loft Model at 1804 Mission St starting at $2,995 with a $3.63 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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| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.94 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lighthouse Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lighthouse?
The cheapest apartment in Lighthouse is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,850, while the average apartment in Lighthouse costs $4,800.
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 4 regular apartments in Lighthouse that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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