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103 E Beach St
103 E Beach StWatsonville, CA 95076
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Seaside Studios
108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
1901 Kinsley St
Santa CruzCA95062
729 Willow Wy
FeltonCA95018
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Sparrow Terrace
139-161 Miles LnWatsonville, CA 95076
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307-309 Raymond St
307-309 Raymond StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Stonecreek Apartments
300 Bree LnWatsonville, CA 95076
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Jefsen Apartments
508 Main StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Seabright Apartments
116 Seabright AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Copa Cabanas
1112 Mission StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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106 Village Drive Apartments
106 Village DrAptos, CA 95003
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The Terrace
445 Main StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Watsonville Royal Apartments
615 Blackburn StWatsonville, CA 95076
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Paloma Del Mar - Senior Community 55+
2030 Pajaro LnFreedom, CA 95019
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755 14th Ave
755 14th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Shearwater Apartments
2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Coronado Apartments
133 Morrissey BlvdSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Crestview Gardens Apartments
130 Crestview CtWatsonville, CA 95076
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240 River Street
232-240 River StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Granava Garden Apartments
657 24th AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Aptos Apartments
9669 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003
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Santa Cruz County, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County Studio Apartments | $2,314 | $800 | $3,200 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $1,895 | $8,900 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,564 | $2,725 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Cruz County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,900 | $7,900 | $7,900 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Cruz County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Cruz County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Copa Cabanas in the Escolona neighborhood priced from $1,602. Aptos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Cruz County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,035 |
| 201 River Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $3.58 price per square foot 2BR-2BA Town House Model at Clay Residences in the in the Ocean Street neighborhood starting from $4,578. The second greatest value Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Clay Residences | 2BR-2BA Town House | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Scotts Valley Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Landing at Capitola | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| 514 Washington St, Unit Unit A | 514 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 538 Ocean View Ave | 538 Ocean View Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 114 Park Ave, Unit 114 Park | 114 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 714 Pine St, Unit #3 | 714 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Cruz County is under $2,706.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz County is Copa Cabanas which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz County costs $7,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Cruz County?
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 Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County?
Cheap apartments in Santa Cruz County have an average cost of $974 which is $6,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz County.
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