
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seabright Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)
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Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seabright?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Seabright Studio Apartments | $3,052 | $1,850 | $4,020 |
Seabright 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,537 | $2,450 | $5,095 |
Seabright 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,086 | $3,500 | $6,100 |
Seabright 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,915 | $4,495 | $5,268 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Seabright Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.98 |
Anton Pacific | Studio-1E | Studio ,1BA | $5.87 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $6.54 |
Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $6.36 |
211 13th Ave, Unit 211A | 211 13th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $6.76 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSeabright, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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