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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UCSC Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (24 Rentals)
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155 Torrey Pine Ter
Santa CruzCA95060
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$1,860 - $2,250Studio Apartments Available Now
The Palomar Inn
1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,169 - $2,995Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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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$2,358 - $3,795Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Lincoln Apartments
316-324 Lincoln StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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318 Chestnut St, Unit Apt. 5
318 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,606 - $4,565
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,700 - $2,8501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,795 - $2,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,997 - $4,7091 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chestnut Street
143 Chestnut StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,200 - $5,950Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
NANDA ON PACIFIC
1547 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,225 - $7,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River Row
414 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$3,425 - $5,1251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1010 Pacific Apartments
1010 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
240 River Street
232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
803 Laurel St
803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
317 Spruce St
317 Spruce StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
212 Everson Dr
Santa CruzCA95060
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2 Bedroom Apartments
816 Riverside Ave
816 Riverside AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Anton Pacific
800 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
2030 N Pacific Ave
Santa CruzCA95060
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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 |
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| UCSC Studio Apartments | $3,171 | $1,860 | $3,505 |
| UCSC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,527 | $2,400 | $4,370 |
| UCSC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,944 | $3,806 | $7,500 |
| UCSC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn priced from $1,860. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable UCSC apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Palomar Inn | Palomar Inn -SRO | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,856 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UCSC, CA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the UCSC area is the $4.14 price per square foot Plan 2D Townhome Model at Chestnut Street in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,429. The second greatest value UCSC apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B Model at Anton Pacific starting at $5,552 with a $5.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz 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. |
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| Chestnut Street | Plan 2D Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.14 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-14B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | AT1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.91 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Featured One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UCSC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in UCSC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in UCSC is at The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom UCSC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom UCSC Apartment is $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom UCSC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in UCSC is starting from $3,806 at Cypress Point.
Expert Rental Resources
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.