
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (29 Rentals)
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Pacific Shores

1804 Mission St

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The Hilltop

Westmont Townhomes

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Cypress Point
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Chestnut Street

2030 N Pacific Ave

104 Surfside Ave

1507 Mission St

890 W Cliff Dr

133 Walti St

526-528 California Ave
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The lincoln court

620 Laurel St

404 High St

505 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

Jane Apartments

502 Maple St

335 Felix St
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327-331 Washington St

121 Rincon St

516 Center St

803 Laurel St

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 | $2,935 | $2,682 | $3,200 |
| West King Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $2,795 | $4,278 |
| West King Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,537 | $3,600 | $7,102 |
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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 Lincoln Apartments priced from $2,400. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,682. Here are the most affordable West King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,682 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,009 |
| Pacific Shores | Mitchell`s Cove | 1BR,1BA | $3,458 |
| The Hilltop | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3,545 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,175 |
| Oceanview | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $5,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West King Street, CA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West King Street area is the $5.57 price per square foot B4 Model at Oceanview in the in the Western neighborhood starting from $5,295. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $5.57 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Standard Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| The Hilltop | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $5.43 |
| Pacific Shores | Mitchell`s Cove | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Lincoln Apartments | 324 Lincoln Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest King Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $5,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West King Street?
The cheapest apartment in West King Street is Lincoln Apartments which is listed at $2,400, 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 33 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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