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Santa CruzCA95060
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Pacific View Courts
81 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa CruzCA95060
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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 | $2,707 | $1,400 | $4,020 |
| Santa Cruz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,500 | $8,900 |
| Santa Cruz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,045 | $2,895 | $9,500 |
| Santa Cruz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,620 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
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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. Pacific View Courts in the Western neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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 |
| Pacific View Courts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Remodeled 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,616 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,706 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $4.51 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Chestnut Street in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,687. 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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| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.51 |
| Baytree Apartments | D | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
| 314 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 314 Hillcrest Drive | 314 Hillcrest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Copa Cabanas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | Remodeled 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Breakwater Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| 242 Delaveaga Park Dr, Unit 2 | 242 Delaveaga Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.64 |
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 $2,750.
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 $4,950.
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 4 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 $348 which is $4,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz County.
Expert Rental Resources
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