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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,600 (38 Rentals)
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La Playa Apartments
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Emerald Bay Apartments
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311 Cypress Ave, Unit Cypress Avenue
Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arana Gulch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arana Gulch Studio Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Arana Gulch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,585 | $1,800 | $4,215 |
Arana Gulch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $2,395 | $3,400 |
Arana Gulch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Arana Gulch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arana Gulch area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 231 Blackburn St priced from $1,800. 108 Sycamore St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Arana Gulch apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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231 Blackburn St | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,295 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,381 |
Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,495 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1BA | $3,695 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,215 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA
As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arana Gulch area is the $4.60 price per square foot C1 Model at Breakwater Apartments in the in the Arana Gulch neighborhood starting from $4,389. The second greatest value Arana Gulch apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Emerald Bay Apartments starting at $3,381 with a $3.98 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arana Gulch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Breakwater Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.60 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.62 |
Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.30 |
231 Blackburn St | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA
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Best Local Schools in Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Best Local Schools in Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arana Gulch Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arana Gulch?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arana Gulch is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arana Gulch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arana Gulch Apartment is $1,800 at 231 Blackburn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arana Gulch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arana Gulch is starting from $3,295 at Cormorant Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Arana Gulch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arana Gulch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 108 Sycamore St and starts from $4,250.
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