Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotts Valley, CA from $1,546 (38 Rentals)

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property at 275 Old Big Trees Rd
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
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275 Old Big Trees Rd

FeltonCA95018

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Cypress Point
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$2,406 - $3,756

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Base Rent$2,406 - $3,756
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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The Palomar Inn
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The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
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Seaside Studios

108 2nd StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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516 Center St
Studio Apartments

516 Center St

516 Center StSanta Cruz, CA 95060

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803 Laurel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

803 Laurel St

803 Laurel StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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108 Sycamore St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sycamore St

108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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property at 2114 Derby Ave
$2,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2114 Derby Ave

CapitolaCA95010
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Scotts Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotts Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotts Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Station South in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood priced from $1,854. St. George Apartments in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotts Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Station South1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,854
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio, 1BA$2,295
306 Cliff St1/11BR, 1BA$2,390
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Street2BR, 2BA$2,400
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio, 1BA$2,406
1804 Mission StJr. 1 BedroomStudio, 1BA$2,550
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR, 1BA$2,599
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,700
Chestnut StreetPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotts Valley, CA and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotts Valley area is the $3.04 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Scotts Valley apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scotts Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$3.04
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR, 2BA$2.53
Bay TreePlan B32BR, 2BA$4.18
Baytree Apartments2/12BR, 2BA$3.10
Thurber ApartmentsThurber Apartments2BR, 1.5BA$3.47
Los Gatos Garden Apartments2/12BR, 1BA$3.47
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.98
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR, 1BA$4.22
Village Green ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.73
Pacific Station South1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotts Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scotts Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scotts Valley is at St. George Apartments listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment is $1,854 at Pacific Station South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scotts Valley is starting from $2,400 at Lincoln Apartments.

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