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201 River Street Apartments
201 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (13 Rentals)
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Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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1804 Mission St
1804 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Cypress Point
101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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FeltonCA95018
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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 | $2,524 | $1,995 | $3,200 |
| Western 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $2,200 | $4,944 |
| Western 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,342 | $2,850 | $6,122 |
| Western 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $3,300 | $8,000 |
| Western 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,900 | $7,900 | $7,900 |
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There are currently 13 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 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas priced from $1,602. 201 River Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,169. Here are the most affordable Western apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western, CA
As of January 04, 2026 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 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 514 Washington St, Unit A | 514 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.37 |
| 12235 Volver Ave, Unit 12235 Volver ave unit B | 12235 Volver Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| Chestnut Street | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.35 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
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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!
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 $2,985.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western?
The cheapest apartment in Western is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Western costs $7,900.
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 30 regular apartments in Western that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Western?
Cheap apartments in Western have an average cost of $1,185 which is $6,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western.
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