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The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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235 Union St
Santa CruzCA95060
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St. George Apartments
833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
228 Oregon St
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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116 Sycamore St
Santa CruzCA95060
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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lincoln Apartments
316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Clay Residences
132 Clay StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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
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San Lorenzo Apartments
120 San Lorenzo BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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816 Riverside Ave
816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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 | $3,195 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| Neary Lagoon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $2,479 | $4,278 |
| Neary Lagoon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $3,200 | $7,500 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. St. George Apartments 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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| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,682 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neary Lagoon, CA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Neary Lagoon 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 Neary Lagoon 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 Neary Lagoon 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 | $3.63 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.77 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
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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 $3,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?
The cheapest apartment in Neary Lagoon is Lincoln Apartments which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Neary Lagoon costs $4,395.
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 4 regular apartments in Neary Lagoon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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