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Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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833 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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337 Alta Ave, Unit JADU, Unit JADU
337 Alta AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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NANDA ON PACIFIC
1547 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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414 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
133 Washburn Ave
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Copa Cabanas
1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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240 River Street
232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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816 Riverside Ave
816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Sands
304 Cliff StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
416 Bellevue St
Santa CruzCA95060
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The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UCSC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSC Studio Apartments | $3,188 | $1,995 | $3,490 |
| UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $2,395 | $5,552 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,085 | $3,509 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available UCSC Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the UCSC area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas priced from $1,602. Pacific View Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable UCSC apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UCSC, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the UCSC area is the $4.05 price per square foot 41 Grandview Street Model at 41 Grandview Street, Unit #704 in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value UCSC apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Westmont Townhomes starting at $4,175 with a $4.64 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UCSC apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Grandview Street, Unit #704 | 41 Grandview Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.05 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.94 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
| The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UCSC Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UCSC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UCSC is under $3,014.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UCSC?
The cheapest apartment in UCSC is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in UCSC costs $4,831.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UCSC?
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 19 regular apartments in UCSC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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