Cheap Homes for Rent in the Seabright Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $995 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1030 El Dorado Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1030 El Dorado Ave

Santa CruzCA95062
property at 219 Roberts St

$2,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Roberts St

Santa CruzCA95060

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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 St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. The Breakers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Seabright apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seabright, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seabright area is the $4.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Breakwater Apartments in the in the Arana Gulch neighborhood starting from $4,169. The second greatest value Seabright 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 Seabright apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Breakwater ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$4.37
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.43
The Sands2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$5.34
Anton PacificStudio-1EStudio ,1BA$5.74
1015 N Branciforte Ave, Unit # B1015 N Branciforte Ave1BR,1.5BA$5.60
201 River Street ApartmentsFeatured One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$6.11
Five55StudioStudio ,1BA$6.82
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio ,1BA$6.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seabright

What type of rentals are currently available in Seabright?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Seabright, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $7,500. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seabright ranging from $995 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Seabright?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Seabright ranges from $995 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,793.

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