
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (29 Rentals)
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Oceanview

Pacific Shores

NANDA ON PACIFIC

1804 Mission St

Westmont Townhomes

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Cypress Point
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2030 N Pacific Ave

104 Surfside Ave

1507 Mission St

890 W Cliff Dr

133 Walti St

526-528 California Ave

The lincoln court
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620 Laurel St

404 High St

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

Jane Apartments

502 Maple St

335 Felix St

327-331 Washington St
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121 Rincon St

516 Center St

803 Laurel St

Chestnut Street

Arbor Cove Senior Common

339 Walnut Ave

121 Sylvar St
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West King Street, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West King Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West King Street Studio Apartments | $2,743 | $2,450 | $3,200 |
| West King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $2,500 | $4,278 |
| West King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $3,295 | $6,100 |
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Cheapest Available West King Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West King Street area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at Cypress Point priced from $2,567. Chestnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,827. Here are the most affordable West King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,567 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,827 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,975 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| Pacific Shores | Mitchell`s Cove | 1BR,1BA | $3,294 |
| Oceanview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,295 |
| The Hilltop | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,545 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West King Street, CA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West King Street 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 West King Street 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 West King Street 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 |
| Oceanview | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $6.29 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.61 |
| The Hilltop | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.58 |
| Pacific Shores | Steamer Lane | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.83 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.60 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Bay View Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West King Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West King Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West King Street is under $4,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West King Street?
The cheapest apartment in West King Street is Chestnut Street which is listed at $2,827, while the average apartment in West King Street costs $4,445.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West King Street?
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 54 regular apartments in West King Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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