Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $2,295 (6 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Santa Cruz Studio Apartments | $2,883 | $1,895 | $4,020 |
Central Santa Cruz 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $2,295 | $5,095 |
Central Santa Cruz 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,998 | $2,950 | $6,043 |
Central Santa Cruz 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
Central Santa Cruz 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,025 | $5,400 | $6,650 |
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Getting Around the Central Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
33 / 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 Central Santa Cruz Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Santa Cruz is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Santa Cruz?
The cheapest apartment in Central Santa Cruz is Mission Street Cottages which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Central Santa Cruz costs $6,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Santa Cruz?
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 4 regular apartments in Central Santa Cruz that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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