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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)
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555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
Santa Cruz Lighthouses and the Setting Sun by Anita Ritenour is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street Studio Apartments | $3,086 | $2,095 | $4,020 |
| Ocean Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $2,550 | $5,095 |
| Ocean Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,979 | $3,500 | $6,100 |
| Ocean Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,966 | $4,950 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ocean Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ocean Street Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocean Street area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas priced from $1,602. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Ocean Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Street, CA
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Street area is the $5.28 price per square foot 152 C Model at 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Ocean Street apartment is the Residence 3 Model at Cypress Point starting at $3,781 with a $4.90 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.90 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $5.16 |
| Chestnut Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.98 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.87 |
| La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOcean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (310)
4 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ocean Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean Street is under $4,215.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean Street?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean Street is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Ocean Street costs $4,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean Street?
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 Ocean Street 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 Ocean Street?
Cheap apartments in Ocean Street have an average cost of $295 which is $4,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean Street.
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