
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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Arana Gulch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arana Gulch 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,892 | $3,400 | $4,163 |
Arana Gulch 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,220 | $3,600 | $7,200 |
Arana Gulch 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,970 | $4,950 | $6,990 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arana Gulch Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
Breakwater Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Oceanview | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.27 |
311 Cypress Ave, Unit Cypress Avenue | 311 Cypress Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.33 |
La Posada | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.07 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.90 |
108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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