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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA from $600 (18 Rentals)
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108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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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 | $2,341 | $800 | $3,200 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $1,500 | $8,900 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,667 | $2,725 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Santa Cruz County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Cruz County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Cruz County, CA is a Studio unit found at Aptos Apartments priced from $1,995. Seaside Studios in the Ocean Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,035. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Cruz County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Seaside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,035 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Remodeled 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA
As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3333 Fern Flat Rd Model at 3333 Fern Flat Rd, Unit Casita in the starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Santa Cruz County apartment is the 2BR-2BA Town House Model at Clay Residences starting at $4,578 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the Ocean Street 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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| 3333 Fern Flat Rd, Unit Casita | 3333 Fern Flat Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Clay Residences | 2BR-2BA Town House | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| 41 Grandview Street, Unit #704 | 41 Grandview Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.05 |
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Landing at Capitola | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| 538 Ocean View Ave | 538 Ocean View Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| 1804 Mission St | Larger Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.72 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| 714 Pine St, Unit #3 | 714 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| 3 Gonzales St, Unit A | 3 Gonzales St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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 $2,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz County is Six Hundred Park Avenue which is listed at $2,525, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz County costs $8,200.
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 40 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 $1,072 which is $7,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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