Cheap Homes for Rent in Western Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,700 (7 Rentals)

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Western, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

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. Pacific View Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Western apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copa CabanasA11BR,1BA$1,602
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western area is the $2.90 price per square foot D Model at Baytree Apartments in the in the Western neighborhood starting from $2,985. The second greatest value Western apartment is the B2 Model at The Hilltop starting at $4,595 with a $5.58 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baytree ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$2.90
The HilltopB22BR,1BA$5.58
Cypress PointResidence 32BR,1BA$4.90
NANDA ON PACIFIC1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$5.16
Chestnut Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.32
OceanviewA11BR,1BA$5.07
Five55C11BR,1BA$5.98
1010 Pacific ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$5.24
Anton PacificStudio-1EStudio ,1BA$5.87
Copa CabanasS1Studio ,1BA$4.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Western

What type of rentals are currently available in Western?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Western, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $8,000. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Western ranging from $1,750 to $9,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Western?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Western ranges from $1,750 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,607.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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