
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)
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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 |
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West King Street Studio Apartments | $2,878 | $1,750 | $4,020 |
West King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,486 | $2,650 | $5,095 |
West King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,902 | $3,735 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages priced from $1,602. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable West King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West King Street, CA
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West King Street area is the $3.68 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Pacific Shores in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $3,735. The second greatest value West King Street apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $4,107 with a $4.56 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. |
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Pacific Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.56 |
The Hilltop | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.58 |
Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-2C | 1BR,1BA | $5.34 |
Oceanview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.07 |
Five55 | C2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
1804 Mission St | Jr. 1 Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.56 |
Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest King Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West King Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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 $3,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West King Street?
The cheapest apartment in West King Street is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in West King Street costs $4,595.
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 1 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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