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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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from $2,200Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
108 Sycamore St
108 Sycamore StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Five55
555 Pacific AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Hidden Creek Apartments
200 Button StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA Local Guide
Santa Cruz Lighthouses and the Setting Sun by Anita Ritenour is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beach Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Hill Studio Apartments | $3,032 | $2,150 | $4,020 |
| Beach Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,587 | $2,295 | $5,095 |
| Beach Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $3,499 | $6,043 |
| Beach Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
| Beach Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,650 | $6,650 | $6,650 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Beach Hill Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA.
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Cheapest Available Beach Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beach Hill area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at 108 Sycamore St priced from $2,200. St. George Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Beach Hill apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beach Hill, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Beach Hill area is the $4.21 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Pacific Shores in the in the Escolona neighborhood starting from $4,281. The second greatest value Beach Hill apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A Model at Anton Pacific starting at $5,455 with a $5.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beach Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Shores | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.21 |
| Anton Pacific | 2 Bed/2 Bath-11A | 2BR,2BA | $5.41 |
| 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
| The Hilltop | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.58 |
| Oceanview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Five55 | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.68 |
| NANDA ON PACIFIC | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
| 1010 Pacific Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.15 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
| 108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeach Hill, Santa Cruz, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Santa Cruz, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Beach Hill Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beach Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beach Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beach Hill is under $3,505.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beach Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Beach Hill is The Breakers which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Beach Hill costs $6,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beach Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Beach Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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