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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Flats Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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101 Felix StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beach Flats?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Flats Studio Apartments | $2,897 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
| Beach Flats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $2,295 | $5,095 |
| Beach Flats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,192 | $2,950 | $6,043 |
| Beach Flats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
| Beach Flats 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,650 | $6,650 | $6,650 |
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Cheapest Available Beach Flats Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beach Flats area of Santa Cruz, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mission Street Cottages priced from $1,602. 516 Center St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Beach Flats apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Street Cottages | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| 516 Center St | 516 Center St | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Breakers | The Breakers | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Flats, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Beach Flats area is the $5.41 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $5,455. The second greatest value Beach Flats apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chestnut Street starting at $4,274 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the Escolona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beach Flats apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.41 |
| Chestnut Street | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| Westmont Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.75 |
| 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| The Sands | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.60 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
| Mission Street Cottages | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Beach Flats, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (310)
4 out of 10
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Getting Around the Beach Flats Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Flats Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Beach Flats?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Beach Flats is at Mission Street Cottages listed at $1,872.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Beach Flats Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Beach Flats Apartment is $1,602 at Mission Street Cottages.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Beach Flats Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Beach Flats is starting from $2,800 at The Sands.
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