Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Neary Lagoon Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (8 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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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center 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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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 Studio unit found at Seaside Studios priced from $2,035. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,035
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neary Lagoon, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Neary Lagoon area is the $3.58 price per square foot 2BR-2BA Town House Model at Clay Residences in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $4,578. The second greatest value Neary Lagoon apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $3,757 with a $4.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clay Residences2BR-2BA Town House2BR,2BA$3.58
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.17
1804 Mission StLarger Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.72
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence B12BR,2BA$5.08
OceanviewB12BR,2BA$5.14
Anton PacificStudio-3AStudio ,1BA$4.97
714 Pine St, Unit #3714 Pine St2BR,1BA$4.00
150-152 Leibrandt Ave2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.38
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.32
201 River Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $3,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neary Lagoon?

The cheapest apartment in Neary Lagoon is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Neary Lagoon costs $4,648.

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 23 regular apartments in Neary Lagoon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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