Cheap Homes for Rent in Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,900 (3 Rentals)

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Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arana Gulch area is the $5.28 price per square foot 152 C Model at 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Arana Gulch apartment is the B1 Model at Breakwater Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arana Gulch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath152 C3BR,2BA$5.28
Breakwater ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$4.06
OceanviewB22BR,2BA$5.58
Emerald Bay ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.98
Cormorant Court Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.27
311 Cypress Ave, Unit Cypress Avenue311 Cypress Ave2BR,1BA$4.33
La PosadaI Bedroom1BR,1BA$8.07
Cypress PointResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.90
108 Sycamore StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.18
The BreakersThe Shoreline1BR,1BA$7.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arana Gulch

What type of rentals are currently available in Arana Gulch?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Arana Gulch, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $5,495. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arana Gulch ranging from $2,995 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arana Gulch?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arana Gulch ranges from $2,995 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,613.

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