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

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307-309 Raymond St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307-309 Raymond St

307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Spruce St

317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Street CottagesA11BR,1BA$1,602
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
516 Center St516 Center StStudio,1BA$2,295
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Shores2x22BR,2BA$3.68
Anton Pacific2 Bed/2 Bath-11A2BR,2BA$5.50
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.56
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath152 C3BR,2BA$5.28
The HilltopB22BR,1BA$5.58
OceanviewA11BR,1BA$5.07
1804 Mission StJr. 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$4.51
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.56
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.18
Mission Street CottagesS1Studio ,1BA$4.93

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Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Cruz. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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