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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Seaside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,035
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,250
Six Hundred Park AvenueRemodeled 1 bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3333 Fern Flat Rd, Unit Casita3333 Fern Flat Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
Clay Residences2BR-2BA Town House2BR,2BA$3.58
41 Grandview Street, Unit #70441 Grandview Street2BR,2.5BA$4.05
Baytree ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$2.90
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,2BA$3.63
538 Ocean View Ave538 Ocean View Ave2BR,1BA$3.54
1804 Mission StLarger Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.72
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
714 Pine St, Unit #3714 Pine St2BR,1BA$3.89
3 Gonzales St, Unit A3 Gonzales St1BR,1BA$3.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Cruz County?

There are currently 693 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $10,000. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz County ranging from $1,350 to $12,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Cruz County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Cruz County ranges from $1,350 to $12,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,681.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Cruz County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz County range from $3,000 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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