
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Neary Lagoon Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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108 Sycamore St
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Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Neary Lagoon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Neary Lagoon Studio Apartments | $2,912 | $1,750 | $4,020 |
Neary Lagoon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $2,650 | $5,095 |
Neary Lagoon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,913 | $3,735 | $6,100 |
Neary Lagoon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $3,950 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Available Neary Lagoon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Neary Lagoon area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages priced from $1,602. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Neary Lagoon apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neary Lagoon, CA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Neary Lagoon area is the $3.68 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Pacific Shores in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $3,735. The second greatest value Neary Lagoon apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific starting at $5,530 with a $5.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Neary Lagoon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pacific Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.50 |
Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.56 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
The Hilltop | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.58 |
Oceanview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.07 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.56 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Neary Lagoon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Neary Lagoon is under $3,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?
The cheapest apartment in Neary Lagoon is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Neary Lagoon costs $4,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Neary Lagoon?
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 1 regular apartments in Neary Lagoon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Neary Lagoon?
Cheap apartments in Neary Lagoon have an average cost of $179 which is $4,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Neary Lagoon.
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