
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Park Neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Park Studio Apartments | $2,660 | $2,200 | $2,897 |
East Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $2,295 | $4,295 |
East Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,374 | $3,250 | $5,495 |
East Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,850 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Available East Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Park area of Santa Cruz, CA is a Studio unit found at 108 Sycamore St priced from $2,200. The Breakers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable East Park apartments for rent in Santa Cruz, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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108 Sycamore St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
The Breakers | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Cypress Point | Residence 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,598 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Park, CA
As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Park area is the $4.60 price per square foot C1 Model at Breakwater Apartments in the in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value East Park apartment is the 152 C Model at 152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath starting at $4,750 with a $5.28 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Breakwater Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.60 |
152 C Leibrandt Ave 3 Bed/2 Bath | 152 C | 3BR,2BA | $5.28 |
San Lorenzo Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Oceanview | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
Cormorant Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.36 |
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Park, Santa Cruz, CA
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Best Local Schools in East Park, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Best Local Schools in East Park, Santa Cruz, CA
Gault Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Park is at 108 Sycamore St listed at $2,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Park Apartment is $2,595 at The Breakers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Park is starting from $3,299 at San Lorenzo Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 108 Sycamore St and starts from $4,250.
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