Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotts Valley, CA from $1,700 (33 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scotts Valley Apartments

4110 Scotts Valley DrScotts Valley, CA 95066
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$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4497 Highway 9, Unit #A

4497 Highway 9
FeltonCA95018

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Cypress Point
$2,606 - $4,732
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Cypress Point

101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaside Studios
Studio Apartments

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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Scotts Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotts Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotts Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at The Palomar Inn in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood priced from $1,860. Twelve Oaks Apartments in the Fruitvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotts Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palomar InnPalomar Inn -SROStudio,1BA$1,860
Twelve Oaks Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,095
St. George ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The BreakersThe BreakersStudio,1BA$2,295
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$2,330
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsPlum Street - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Lincoln Apartments324 Lincoln Apartments1BR,1BA$2,400
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio,1BA$2,606
Hidden Creek Apartments1 Bed Loft1BR,1BA$2,699
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotts Valley, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotts Valley area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Scotts Valley apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. 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$2.57
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
AventinoPlan Three2BR,2BA$3.78
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
Baytree Apartments2/12BR,2BA$3.10
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.27
Casa Vasona Garden Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.75
1804 Mission StStandard Loft1BR,1.5BA$3.63
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$3.51
Twelve Oaks Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Scotts Valley, CA

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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 The Palomar Inn listed at $1,860.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotts Valley Apartment is $2,330 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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 $2,730 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

What is the most affordable Scotts Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scotts Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emerald Bay Apartments and starts from $3,933.

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