Cheap Homes for Rent in Lighthouse Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,300 (4 Rentals)

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property at 709 Bay St

$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 28

709 Bay St

Santa CruzCA95060

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lighthouse area is the $5.47 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,501. The second greatest value Lighthouse apartment is the B6 Model at Oceanview starting at $5,495 with a $6.17 price per square foot in the Western 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 Pacific2 Bed/2 Bath-11A2BR,2BA$5.47
OceanviewB62BR,2BA$6.17
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.51
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.14
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.92
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.39
Cypress PointResidence 21BR,1BA$4.74
The Sands2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$6.19
108 Sycamore St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$6.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Lighthouse

What type of rentals are currently available in Lighthouse?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Lighthouse, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $6,479. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lighthouse ranging from $2,350 to $5,900.

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 $2,350 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,379.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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