Cheap Homes for Rent in Lighthouse Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (2 Rentals)

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property at 504 Cliff St

$2,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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504 Cliff St

Santa CruzCA95060

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA

As of May 04, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anton Pacific1 Bed/1 Bath-14B1BR,1BA$5.41
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Cypress PointResidence 32BR,1BA$4.94
OceanviewA11BR,1BA$5.22
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.45
Copa CabanasA1-R1BR,1BA$4.55
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
San Lorenzo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$7.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Lighthouse

What type of rentals are currently available in Lighthouse?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,358 to $6,739. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lighthouse ranging from $2,200 to $9,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lighthouse?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lighthouse ranges from $2,200 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $5,207.

Expert Rental Resources

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