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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)
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$2,475 - $3,295Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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105 Green St
Santa CruzCA95060
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$2,621 - $5,067Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,650 - $4,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,699 - $3,9551 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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$2,700 - $3,350Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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729 Willow Wy
FeltonCA95018
395 Brimblecom Rd
Boulder CreekCA95006
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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Studio Apartments | $2,622 | $2,195 | $3,200 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,295 | $4,278 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,558 | $3,000 | $6,122 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,807 | $3,615 | $8,000 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Western Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at St. George Apartments priced from $2,200. Cypress Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,621. Here are the most affordable Western apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,621 |
| 108 Sycamore St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2,699 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western, CA
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western 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 Western apartment is the D Model at Baytree Apartments starting at $2,985 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Western neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western 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 |
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence B1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.08 |
| Pacific Shores | Mitchell`s Cove | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
| Anton Pacific | 1 Bed/1 Bath-11A | 1BR,1BA | $4.78 |
| Chestnut Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Five55 | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western, Santa Cruz, CA
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (472)
7 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Western, Santa Cruz, and the greater Santa Cruz area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Western Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western?
The cheapest apartment in Western is 108 Sycamore St which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Western costs $8,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western?
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 37 regular apartments in Western that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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