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The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwalk Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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St. George Apartments
833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Breakers
630 Water StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,358 - $3,795Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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116 Maple St
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307-309 Raymond St
307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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240 River Street
232-240 River 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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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Riverwalk, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverwalk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Studio Apartments | $3,186 | $1,860 | $4,092 |
| Riverwalk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| Riverwalk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,554 | $3,195 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverwalk Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Riverwalk Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverwalk area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. Seaside Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here are the most affordable Riverwalk apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwalk, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwalk area is the $5.41 price per square foot 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,552. The second greatest value Riverwalk apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at 150-152 Leibrandt Ave starting at $3,200 with a $4.92 price per square foot in the Ocean Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverwalk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| 150-152 Leibrandt Ave | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.01 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| River Row | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $7.52 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.42 |
| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio ,1BA | $6.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverwalk Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverwalk?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverwalk is at The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwalk Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverwalk Apartment is $2,650 at The Breakers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverwalk Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverwalk is starting from $3,195 at The Breakers.
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