Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seabright Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (10 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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Seabright Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabright Apartments

116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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755 14th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

755 14th Ave

755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Coronado Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seabright Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seabright area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific View Courts priced from $1,850. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Seabright apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seabright, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seabright 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 Seabright apartment is the B1 Model at Breakwater Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $4.18 price per square foot in the Arana Gulch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seabright apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath152 C3BR,2BA$5.28
Breakwater ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.18
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.98
Anton PacificStudio-1EStudio ,1BA$5.87
La PosadaI Bedroom1BR,1BA$8.07
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$6.54
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$6.36
211 13th Ave, Unit 211A211 13th Ave1BR,1BA$6.76
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Seabright Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seabright Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seabright?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seabright is under $3,815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seabright?

The cheapest apartment in Seabright is The Breakers which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Seabright costs $5,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seabright?

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 Seabright that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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