Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West King Street Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,200 (14 Rentals)

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235 Union St

Santa CruzCA95060
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Cypress Point
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$2,606 - $4,218
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
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516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Copa Cabanas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copa Cabanas

1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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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 $2,606. Here are the most affordable West King Street apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$2,400
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,606
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,837
Copa CabanasA1-R1BR,1BA$2,850
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio,1BA$2,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West King Street, CA

As of August 24, 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 Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Westmont Townhomes starting at $4,275 with a $4.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
OceanviewB42BR,2BA$5.57
Westmont TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$4.75
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.82
320 - 328 California Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.23
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.36
Copa CabanasA1-R1BR,1BA$4.55
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$4.82
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.92
NANDA ON PACIFICStudioStudio ,1BA$6.92

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West King Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Santa Cruz. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West King Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West King Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West King Street is at Cypress Point listed at $2,606.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West King Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West King Street Apartment is $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West King Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West King Street is starting from $3,000 at 320 - 328 California Street.

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