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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copa CabanasA11BR,1BA$1,602
Pacific View CourtsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Six Hundred Park AvenueRemodeled 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz County area is the $4.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Chestnut Street in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,347. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chestnut Street2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$4.18
Baytree ApartmentsD2BR,2BA$2.90
Breakwater ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.18
1804 Mission StLarger Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.90
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
314 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 314 Hillcrest Drive314 Hillcrest Dr1BR,1BA$3.59
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
48 College Rd48 College Rd2BR,1BA$4.83
Six Hundred Park AvenueRemodeled 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.05
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz County

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

There are currently 677 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $9,500. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz County ranging from $1,750 to $9,400.

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 $1,750 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $4,805.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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