Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Heights Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (22 Rentals)

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626 Windsor St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

626 Windsor St

626 Windsor StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2600 17th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2600 17th Ave

2600 17th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
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2711 Soquel Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2711 Soquel Ave

2711 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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3385 Mission Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

3385 Mission Dr

3385 Mission DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065
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1506 Broadway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Broadway

1506 BroadwaySanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Kinsley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kinsley Apartments

1855-1901 Kinsley StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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222 Gault St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Gault St

222 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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2050 Jose Ave
Studio Apartments

2050 Jose Ave

2050 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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2190 Chanticleer Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2190 Chanticleer Ave

2190 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Bayou Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Townhouses

1385 7th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Elizabeth Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elizabeth Oaks

1460 Jose AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Redwood Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Commons

1606 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Adobe Hacienda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Hacienda

318 Gault StSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Prospect Heights area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Thurber Apartments priced from $3,400. Cormorant Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,450. Here are the most affordable Prospect Heights apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1BA$3,400
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,450
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1BA$3,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Heights, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Heights area is the $3.47 price per square foot Thurber Apartments Model at Thurber Apartments in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Prospect Heights apartment is the TH15 Model at Capitola Townhomes starting at $3,795 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.50
633 Trevethan Ave, Unit Alley633 Trevethan Ave1BR,1BA$3.84
135 Camino del Sol, Unit 135A135 Camino del SolStudio ,1BA$5.78
1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B1015 N Branciforte Ave1BR,1.5BA$5.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Heights Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Prospect Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prospect Heights is starting from $3,400 at Thurber Apartments.

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